General Cable Canada S-4 23 May 14 Registration of securities issued in business combination transactions Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2014
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'
Document Type	'S-4
Amendment Flag	'false
Document Period End Date	28-Mar-14
Trading Symbol	'BGC
Entity Registrant Name	'GENERAL CABLE CORP /DE/
Entity Central Index Key	'0000886035
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified

20-May-13

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 27, 2013

Jun. 28, 2013

Mar. 29, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 28, 2012

Jun. 29, 2012

Mar. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Income Statement [Abstract]

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Net sales

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$1,430.10

$1,661.30

$1,557.10

$1,659.10

$1,543.70

$1,622.20

$1,512.60

$1,475.20

$1,449.50

$6,421.20

$6,059.50

$5,808.20

Cost of Sales

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1,298

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1,386.80

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5,717.50

5,434.60

5,213.90

Gross profit

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132.1

193.8

160.2

192.8

156.9

136.7

165.4

173.7

149.1

703.7

624.9

594.3

Selling, general and administrative expenses

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120.7

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124.1

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492

425.5

379.7

Goodwill impairment charge

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155.1

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0

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'

Indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charge

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93.4

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0

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Operating income (loss)

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-237.1

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32.8

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211.7

199.4

214.6

Other income (expense)

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-97.7

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-52.7

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-66.7

-2.9

-31.7

Interest income (expense):

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Interest expense

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-27.4

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-29.5

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-124.9

-106.8

-99.2

Interest income

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1.2

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1.5

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6.9

6.5

7.7

Loss on extinguishment of debt

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'

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'

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'

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0

-9.3

0

Interest income (expense), total

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-26.2

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-28

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-118

-109.6

-91.5

Income (loss) before income taxes

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-361

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-47.9

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27

86.9

91.4

Income tax (provision) benefit

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21.4

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'

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3.8

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-38.8

-78.6

-38.6

Equity in net earnings of affiliated companies

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0.2

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0.2

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1.7

1.7

2.9

Net income (loss) including non-controlling interest

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-339.4

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-43.9

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-10.1

10

55.7

Less: preferred stock dividends

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0

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0.1

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'

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0.3

0.3

0.3

Less: net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

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-24

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1.8

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'

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7.7

5.7

0.9

Net income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders

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-315.4

13.8

5.7

8.2

-45.8

-15.7

-22.9

17.7

24.9

-18.1

4

54.5

Earnings (loss) per share

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Earnings (loss) per common share-basic

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($6.42)

[1]

$0.28

$0.11

$0.17

($0.92)

[1]

($0.32)

($0.46)

$0.36

$0.50

($0.37)

[2]

$0.08

[2]

$1.05

[2]

Weighted average common shares-basic

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49.1

[3]

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49.7

[3]

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49.4

[2],[3]

49.7

[2],[3]

51.9

[2],[3]

Earnings (loss) per common share-assuming dilution

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($6.42)

$0.27

$0.11

$0.16

($0.92)

($0.32)

($0.46)

$0.35

$0.49

($0.37)

$0.08

$1.02

Weighted average common shares - assuming dilution

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49.1

[3]

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'

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49.7

[3]

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49.4

[3]

51.1

[3]

53.7

[3]

Dividends per common share

$0.18

$0.18

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$0

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$0.54

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'

Comprehensive income (loss):

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Net income (loss)

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-339.4

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-43.9

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-10.1

10

55.7

Currency translation gain (loss)

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-10.8

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-3.6

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-46.9

9.9

-60.6

Defined benefit plan adjustments, net of tax of $0.5 million in the three months ended March 28, 2014, $0.0 million in three months ended March 29, 2013, $16.8 million in 2013, $7.3 million in 2012 and $12.2 million in 2011

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0.9

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2.7

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32

-21.3

-18

Change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax of $0.4 million in the three months ended March 29, 2013, $0.2 million in 2013, $3.0 million in 2012 and $8.2 million in 2011

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0

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-0.5

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0.3

6

-37.6

Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

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-349.3

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-45.3

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-24.7

4.6

-60.5

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest, net of tax

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-25

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2.5

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0.6

7.5

-5.1

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders interest, net of tax

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($324.30)

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($47.80)

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($25.30)

($2.90)

($55.40)

[1]

Under the two-class method, earnings (loss) per share - basic reflects undistributed earnings per share for both common stock and unvested share-based payment awards (restricted stock).

[2]

Under the two class method, Earnings per share - basic reflects undistributed earnings per share for both common stock and unvested share-based payment awards (restricted stock).

[3]

Denominator

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2014	Mar. 29, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan adjustments, tax	$0.50	$0	$16.80	$7.30	$12.20
Change in fair value of derivatives, tax	$0	$0.40	$0.20	$3	$8.20

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Mar. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current Assets:	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$315.80	$418.80	$622.30
Receivables, net of allowances of $38.6 million at March 28, 2014, $39.2 million at December 31, 2013 and $38.3 million in 2012	1,200.30	1,171.70	1,182.10
Inventories	1,328.30	1,239.60	1,273.60
Deferred income taxes	49.9	50.2	39.5
Prepaid expenses and other	118.2	126.2	133
Total current assets	3,012.50	3,006.50	3,250.50
Property, plant and equipment, net	1,076.10	1,092	1,193.90
Deferred income taxes	15.8	15.8	12.8
Goodwill	27.2	184.6	187.6
Intangible assets, net	84.5	182.9	202.9
Unconsolidated affiliated companies	18.8	19	18.9
Other non-current assets	73.6	78.1	66
Total assets	4,308.50	4,578.90	4,932.60
Current liabilities:	'	'	'
Accounts payable	975.1	870.6	1,003
Accrued liabilities	402.6	434.9	496.1
Current portion of long-term debt	285.6	250.3	511.2
Total current liabilities	1,663.30	1,555.80	2,010.30
Long-term debt	1,182.40	1,136.60	938.9
Deferred income taxes	215.6	233.8	223.9
Other liabilities	237.2	255.9	292.7
Total liabilities	3,298.50	3,182.10	3,465.80
Commitments and Contingencies	'	'	'
Redeemable non-controlling interest	16.7	17	18.6
Total Equity:	'	'	'
Redeemable convertible preferred stock, at redemption value (liquidation preference of $50.00 per share): Shares outstanding - 0 in 2013 and 76,002 in 2012	'	0	3.8
Common stock, $0.01 par value, issued and outstanding shares: March 28, 2014 - 48,647,539 (net of 10,162,971 treasury shares), December 31, 2013 - 49,598,653 (net of 9,211,857 treasury shares), 2012 - 49,693,532 (net of 8,738,094 treasury shares)	0.6	0.6	0.6
Additional paid-in capital	701.8	699.6	676.7
Treasury stock	-185.7	-155.3	-137
Retained earnings	523	847.4	892.2
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-121	-112.1	-104.6
Total Company shareholders' equity	918.7	1,280.20	1,331.70
Non-controlling interest	74.6	99.6	116.5
Total equity	993.3	1,379.80	1,448.20
Total liabilities and equity	$4,308.50	$4,578.90	$4,932.60

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Mar. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'	'
Allowances for receivables	$38.60	$39.20	$38.30
Redeemable convertible preferred stock, liquidation preference (usd per share)	'	$0	$50
Redeemable convertible preferred stock, shares outstanding	'	0	76,002
Common stock, par value (usd per share)	$0.01	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares issued	48,647,539	49,598,653	49,693,532
Common stock, shares outstanding	48,647,539	49,598,653	49,693,532
Treasury stock, shares	10,162,971	9,211,857	8,738,094

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2014		Mar. 29, 2013		Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash flows of operating activities:	'		'		'	'	'
Net income (loss) including non-controlling interest	($339.40)		($43.90)		($10.10)	$10	$55.70
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows of operating activities:	'		'		'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	32.2		33.1		132.6	115.2	111.6
Amortization on restricted stock awards	0.1		0.3		0.9	2.2	3.4
Foreign currency exchange (gain) loss	86.5		41.8		56	5.8	12.8
Loss on extinguishment of debt	'		'		0	9.3	0
Non-cash asset impairment charge	'		'		14	0	0
Convertible debt instruments noncash interest charges	0.4		5.7		21.9	22.1	20.7
Deferred income taxes	-15.9		-3.6		-1.4	10.6	7.4
Excess tax (benefits) deficiencies from stock-based compensation	0		-0.1		0	0.6	-1
Inventory impairment charge	8		0		'	'	'
Goodwill impairment charge	155.1		0		'	'	'
Indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charge	93.4		0		'	'	'
(Gain) loss on disposal of property	2.9		0.3		3.9	2.1	-2.6
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions and divestitures:	'		'		'	'	'
(Increase) decrease in receivables	-57.1		-55.4		-29.3	35.1	-53.9
(Increase) decrease in inventories	-101.8		-101.9		14.4	105.9	-180.1
(Increase) decrease in other assets	3		-2.8		-8.9	-31.9	-3
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued and other liabilities	97.1		-53.5		-155.8	-14.4	126.8
Net cash flows of operating activities	-35.5		-180		38.2	272.6	97.8
Cash flows of investing activities:	'		'		'	'	'
Capital expenditures	-27		-26.7		-89.1	-108.6	-121.5
Proceeds from properties sold	0.2		0.1		0.4	4.5	6.5
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	'		'		-6.9	-286.5	0
Other	0.1		0.2		1	0.3	0.3
Net cash flows of investing activities	-26.7		-26.4		-94.6	-390.3	-114.7
Cash flows of financing activities:	'		'		'	'	'
Dividends paid to shareholders	-9		-0.1		-27	-0.3	-0.3
Excess tax benefits (deficiencies) from stock-based compensation	0	[1]	0.1	[1]	0	-0.6	1
Proceeds from other debt	601		299		1,645.30	1,473.60	1,891.40
Repayments of other debt	-511.9		-204.5		-1,357.60	-1,560.80	-1,835.80
Issuance of long term debt	'		'		0	600	0
Settlement of long term debt including fees and expenses	'		'		-355	-217.7	0
Purchase of non-controlling interest	'		'		-4	0	0
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest	0		-0.3		-5.3	-3.5	-3.8
Repurchase of common shares	-30.7		0		-19.5	-1.2	-62.5
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	0.1		0.5		0.7	0.1	1.5
Net cash flows of financing activities	49.5		94.7		-122.4	289.6	-8.5
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-90.3		-26.2		-24.7	16.3	0.8
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-103		-137.9		-203.5	188.2	-24.6
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period	418.8		622.3		622.3	434.1	458.7
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	315.8		484.4		418.8	622.3	434.1
Cash paid during the period for:	'		'		'	'	'
Income tax payments, net of refunds	6.3		13.7		33.5	38.8	33.5
Interest paid	10.7		8.9		93.6	64.5	63.2
Non-cash investing and financing activities:	'		'		'	'	'
Capital expenditures included in accounts payable	$13.60		$12.80		$23.30	$27.40	$40.10
[1]	Cash inflows (outflows) recognized as financing activities in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cha

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Total Equity (USD $)	Total		Preferred Stock [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Parent [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2010	$1,552,400,000		$3,800,000	$600,000	$652,800,000	($74,000,000)	$833,700,000	$12,800,000	$1,429,700,000	$122,700,000
Beginning Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2010	'		76,000	52,116,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'		'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Comprehensive income (loss)	-60,500,000		'	'	'	'	54,800,000	-110,200,000	-55,400,000	-5,100,000
Preferred stock dividend	-300,000		'	'	'	'	-300,000	'	-300,000	'
Stock option and RSU expense	8,300,000		'	'	8,300,000	'	'	'	8,300,000	'
Exercise of stock options	1,500,000		'	'	1,500,000	'	'	'	1,500,000	'
Exercise of stock options, shares	'		'	122,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Treasury shares related to nonvested stock vesting	-500,000		'	'	'	-500,000	'	'	-500,000	'
Treasury shares related to nonvested stock vesting, shares	'		'	-13,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Amortization of nonvested shares	3,400,000		'	'	3,400,000	'	'	'	3,400,000	'
Excess tax benefits (deficiencies) from stock-based compensation	1,000,000	[1]	'	'	1,000,000	'	'	'	1,000,000	'
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest	-3,800,000		'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-3,800,000
Repurchase of common shares	-62,500,000		'	'	'	-62,500,000	'	'	-62,500,000	'
Repurchase of common shares, shares	'		'	-2,529,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Other	-1,100,000		'	'	-300,000	500,000	'	'	200,000	-1,300,000
Other, shares	'		'	2,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	1,437,900,000		3,800,000	600,000	666,700,000	-136,500,000	888,200,000	-97,400,000	1,325,400,000	112,500,000
Ending Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2011	'		76,000	49,698,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'		'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Comprehensive income (loss)	4,600,000		'	'	'	'	4,300,000	-7,200,000	-2,900,000	7,500,000
Preferred stock dividend	-300,000		'	'	'	'	-300,000	'	-300,000	'
Stock option and RSU expense	10,000,000		'	'	10,000,000	'	'	'	10,000,000	'
Exercise of stock options	100,000		'	'	100,000	'	'	'	100,000	'
Exercise of stock options, shares	'		'	14,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Treasury shares related to nonvested stock vesting	-800,000		'	'	'	-800,000	'	'	-800,000	'
Treasury shares related to nonvested stock vesting, shares	'		'	-25,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Amortization of nonvested shares	2,300,000		'	'	2,300,000	'	'	'	2,300,000	'
Excess tax benefits (deficiencies) from stock-based compensation	-600,000	[1]	'	'	-600,000	'	'	'	-600,000	'
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest	-3,500,000		'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-3,500,000
Repurchase of common shares	-1,200,000		'	'	'	-1,200,000	'	'	-1,200,000	'
Repurchase of common shares, shares	'		'	-50,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Other	-300,000		'	'	-1,800,000	1,500,000	'	'	-300,000	0
Other, shares	'		'	56,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	1,448,200,000		'	600,000	676,700,000	-137,000,000	892,200,000	-104,600,000	1,331,700,000	116,500,000
Ending Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2012	'		'	49,693,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'		'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Comprehensive income (loss)	-45,300,000		'	'	'	'	-45,700,000	-2,100,000	'	2,500,000
Excess tax benefits (deficiencies) from stock-based compensation	-1,000,000		'	'	-1,000,000	'	'	'	'	'
Ending Balance at Mar. 29, 2013	1,403,400,000		3,800,000	600,000	677,000,000	-136,400,000	846,400,000	-106,700,000	'	118,700,000
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	1,448,200,000		3,800,000	600,000	676,700,000	-137,000,000	892,200,000	-104,600,000	1,331,700,000	116,500,000
Beginning Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2012	'		76,000	49,693,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'		'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Comprehensive income (loss)	-24,700,000		'	'	'	'	-17,800,000	-7,500,000	-25,300,000	600,000
Common stock dividends paid ($0.54 per share)	-26,700,000		'	'	'	'	-26,700,000	'	-26,700,000	'
Preferred stock dividend	-300,000		'	'	'	'	-300,000	'	-300,000	'
Stock option and RSU expense	12,000,000		'	'	12,000,000	'	'	'	12,000,000	'
Exercise of stock options	600,000		'	'	-100,000	700,000	'	'	600,000	'
Exercise of stock options, shares	50,500		'	51,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Treasury shares related to nonvested stock vesting	-1,000,000		'	'	'	-1,000,000	'	'	-1,000,000	'
Treasury shares related to nonvested stock vesting, shares	'		'	-32,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Amortization of nonvested shares	1,000,000		'	'	1,000,000	'	'	'	1,000,000	'
Excess tax benefits (deficiencies) from stock-based compensation	-700,000	[1]	'	'	-700,000	'	'	'	-700,000	'
Purchase of non-controlling interest	-4,000,000		'	'	8,200,000	'	'	'	8,200,000	-12,200,000
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest	-5,300,000		'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-5,300,000
Repurchase of common shares	-19,500,000		'	'	'	-19,500,000	'	'	-19,500,000	'
Repurchase of common shares, shares	'		'	-597,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Conversion of Preferred Stock	'		-3,800,000	'	3,800,000	'	'	'	'	'
Conversion of Preferred Stock, shares	'		-76,000	384,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Other	200,000		'	'	-1,300,000	1,500,000	'	'	200,000	'
Other, shares	'		'	99,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	1,379,800,000		0	600,000	699,600,000	-155,300,000	847,400,000	-112,100,000	1,280,200,000	99,600,000
Ending Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2013	'		0	49,598,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'		'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Comprehensive income (loss)	-349,300,000		'	'	'	'	-315,400,000	-8,900,000	'	-25,000,000
Ending Balance at Mar. 28, 2014	$993,300,000		'	$600,000	$701,800,000	($185,700,000)	$523,000,000	($121,000,000)	'	$74,600,000
[1]	Cash inflows (outflows) recognized as financing and operating activities in the Company's consolidated statement of cash flows

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cha1

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Total Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	20-May-13	Mar. 28, 2014	Mar. 29, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Dividends per common share	$0.18	$0.18	$0	$0.54

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Prin

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation	'
	1. Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of General Cable Corporation and Subsidiaries (“General Cable” or the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Results of operations for the three fiscal months ended March 28, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the full year. The December 31, 2013 condensed consolidated balance sheet amounts are derived from the audited financial statements. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto in General Cable’s 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 3, 2014. The Company’s fiscal quarters consist of 13-week periods ending on the Friday nearest to the end of the calendar months of March, June and September.
	The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of General Cable Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Investments in 50% or less owned joint ventures in which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. All intercompany transactions and balances among the consolidated companies have been eliminated.

Accounting_Standards

Accounting Standards	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2014
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]	'
Accounting Standards	'
	2. Accounting Standards
	The Company’s significant accounting policies are described in Note 2 to the audited annual consolidated financial statements in the 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K. In the three months ended March 28, 2014, there have been no significant changes to these policies. In the three months ended March 28, 2014, there have been no accounting pronouncements issued that are expected to have a significant effect on the condensed consolidated financial statements. There have been no accounting pronouncements adopted by the Company in 2014.

Other_Income_Expense

Other Income (Expense)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]	'	'
Other Income (Expense)	'	'
	3. Other Income (Expense)	4. Other Income (Expense)
	Other income (expense) includes foreign currency transaction gains or losses, which result from changes in exchange rates between the designated functional currency and the currency in which a transaction is denominated as well as gains and losses on derivative instruments that are not designated as cash flow hedges and ineffectiveness on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges. During the three months ended March 28, 2014 and March 29, 2013, the Company recorded other expense of $97.7 million and $52.7 million, respectively. For the three months ended March 28, 2014, other expense was primarily attributable to $83.1 million related to a Venezuela currency devaluation and $14.6 million related to losses on derivative instruments that were not designated as cash flow hedges. For the three months ended March 29, 2013, other expense was primarily attributable to $40.9 million related to a Venezuela currency devaluation, $10.1 million related to losses on derivative instruments that were not designated as cash flow hedges and other expense of $1.7 million related to foreign currency transactions.	Other income and expense primarily includes foreign currency transaction gains or losses, which result from changes in exchange rates between the designated functional currency and the currency in which a transaction is denominated as well as gains and losses on derivative instruments that are not designated as cash flow hedges. During 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company recorded a $66.7 million loss, $2.9 million loss and a $31.7 million loss, respectively. For 2013, other expense was primarily attributable to $40.9 million related to the Venezuela currency devaluation, $3.9 million of foreign currency transaction losses which resulted from changes in exchange rates in the various regions in which the Company operates which include $17.0 million in foreign exchange gains related to copper imports in Venezuela that were approved at the 4.30 BsF per U.S. dollar rate prior to currency devaluation on February 13, 2013, and losses of $21.9 million on derivative instruments which were not designated as cash flow hedges and ineffectiveness on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges. For 2012, other expense was primarily attributable to $4.5 million of foreign currency transaction losses which resulted from changes in exchange rates in the various countries in which the Company operates and gains of $1.6 million on derivative instruments that were not designated as cash flow hedges and ineffectiveness on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges. For 2011, other expense was primarily attributable to the $24.4 million attributable to foreign currency transaction losses which resulted from changes in exchange rates in the various countries in which the Company operates and losses of $6.1 million on derivative instruments which were not designated as cash flow hedges and ineffectiveness on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges.
	Refer to Note 21—Venezuelan Operations for more information related to recent developments regarding the Company’s Venezuelan operations.	On February 13, 2013 the Venezuelan government announced the devaluation of its currency from 4.30 BsF per U.S. dollar to 6.30 BsF per U.S. dollar. Due to the impact of the devaluation of its currency by the Venezuelan government, the Company recorded a pre-tax charge of $40.9 million in the first quarter of 2013 primarily related to the remeasurement of the local balance sheet on the date of the devaluation at the 6.30 BsF per U.S. dollar rate. The functional currency of the Company’s subsidiary in Venezuela is the U.S. dollar. In the year ended December 31, 2013, Venezuela recorded foreign currency transaction gains of $17.0 million which resulted from copper imports in Venezuela that were approved at the 4.30 BsF per U.S. dollar rate prior to currency devaluation on February 13, 2013.

Inventories

Inventories	3 Months Ended					12 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2014					Dec. 31, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'					'
Inventories	'					'
	4. Inventories					5. Inventories
	Approximately 85% of the Company’s inventories are valued using the average cost method and all remaining inventories are valued using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. All inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market value. During the three months ended March 28, 2014, the Venezuelan entity recorded an $8.0 million lower of cost or market charge that was recognized within the cost of sales caption on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). This charge is due to translation of local sales results at the SICAD 1 rate, 10.8 BsF per U.S. Dollar, and that are also capped under the new price controls law while the Company’s cost on the copper component of its inventory is based on copper purchases at the official rate of 6.30 BsF per U.S. dollar rate. Therefore, management adjusted Venezuela’s inventory value to expected sales price (market value), which is lower than the recorded cost basis as of March 28, 2014. Refer to Note 21—Venezuelan Operations for further details regarding the recent developments at the Venezuelan entity.					Approximately 85% of the Company’s inventories are valued using the average cost method and all remaining inventories are valued using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. All inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market value.
	(in millions)	March 28,		December 31,		(in millions)	Dec 31, 2013		Dec 31, 2012
		2014		2013		Raw materials	$	319.1	$	332
	Raw materials	$	312.1	$	319.1	Work in process		190.1		211.8
	Work in process		198.5		190.1	Finished goods		730.4		729.8
	Finished goods		817.7		730.4
						Total	$	1,239.60	$	1,273.60
	Total	$	1,328.30	$	1,239.60
						At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had approximately $32.5 million and $27.3 million, respectively of consignment inventory at locations not operated by the Company with approximately 87% and 92%, respectively, of the consignment inventory located throughout the United States and Canada.

Property_Plant_and_Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment	3 Months Ended							12 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2014							Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'							'
Property, Plant and Equipment	'							'
	5. Property, Plant and Equipment							6. Property, Plant and Equipment
	Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Costs assigned to property, plant and equipment related to acquisitions are based on estimated fair values on the acquisition date. Depreciation is recorded using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets: buildings, from 15 to 50 years, and machinery, equipment and office furnishings, from 2 to 20 years. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term or the useful life of the asset, unless acquired in a business combination, in which case the leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the useful life of the asset or a term that includes the reasonably assured life of the lease.							Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following (in millions):
	Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following (in millions):
									Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012
		March 28,			December 31,			Land	$	120.8		$	124.8
		2014			2013			Buildings and leasehold improvements		372.6			375.3
	Land	$	120.9		$	120.8		Machinery, equipment and office furnishings		1,290.60			1,257.10
	Buildings and leasehold improvements		375.3			372.6		Construction in progress		46.3			77.5
	Machinery, equipment and office furnishings		1,290.60			1,290.60
	Construction in progress		53.1			46.3		Total — gross book value		1,830.30			1,834.70
								Less accumulated depreciation		(738.3	)		(640.8	)
	Total gross book value		1,839.90			1,830.30
	Less accumulated depreciation		(763.8	)		(738.3	)	Total — net book value	$	1,092.00		$	1,193.90
	Total net book value	$	1,076.10		$	1,092.00		Depreciation expense totaled $118.6 million, $102.5 million and $97.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
								In the second half of 2013 the Company’s executive management decided to no longer import building wire product into the United States manufactured in its Mexico unit (“Mexico”). This change is considered significant to the Mexican operation due to the associated revenue, profit and the influence on the overall results in Mexico from this United States business. This change coupled with pricing pressures in the Mexico market and a history of losses caused the Company to perform an asset impairment analysis of its Mexican business in accordance with ASC 360 “Property, Plant and Equipment”. Based on the results of the analysis, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $14.0 million in the third quarter of 2013.
	Depreciation expense for the three fiscal months ended March 28, 2014 and March 29, 2013 was $29.0 million and $29.6 million, respectively.							The Mexico results are reported within the ROW reporting segment. The Mexico operations and assets include machinery and equipment which manufactures power cables, building wire and telephone cables. These three product lines have a significant amount of shared costs including advertising, sales force, data processing, accounting, and general management. The Company manages its business at a total Mexico level and has similar distribution methods. Therefore, based on the reporting structure, the lowest level of which identifiable cash flows that can be determined is the Mexico unit.
	The Company periodically evaluates the recoverability of the carrying amount of long-lived assets (including property, plant and equipment and intangible assets with determinable lives) whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be fully recoverable. The Company evaluates events or changes in circumstances based mostly on actual historical operating results, but business plans, forecasts, general and industry trends, and anticipated cash flows are also considered. Impairment is assessed when the undiscounted expected future cash flows derived from an asset are less than its carrying amount. Impairment losses are measured as the amount by which the carrying value of an asset exceeds its fair value and are recognized in earnings. The Company also continually evaluates the estimated useful lives of all long-lived assets and, when warranted, revises such estimates based on current events. No impairment charges occurred during the three fiscal months ended March 28, 2014 and March 29, 2013 related to long-lived tangible assets.							The Company developed its internal forward business plans and 2014 outlook under the guidance of new local and regional leadership to determine the undiscounted expected future cash flows derived from the Mexican long lived assets. Based on the internal projections developed by executive management, the Company determined that the undiscounted expected future cash flows were less than the carrying value of the assets. Since the undiscounted expected cash flows were less than the carrying value of the assets, the Company engaged a third party valuation firm to determine the amount of the impairment by determining the fair value of the Mexican long lived assets. To determine the fair value of these assets, the Company first estimated the future cash flows associated with the Mexico business based on management’s best estimates considering the likelihood of various outcomes. Subsequently, the Company performed an appraisal of the Mexican machinery and equipment and real property assets utilizing standard valuation approaches. Based on the results of the analysis, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $14.0 million in the third quarter of 2013.

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	3 Months Ended																								12 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2014																								Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'																								'
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	'																								'
	6. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets																								7. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net
	Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized, but are reviewed at least annually for impairment. If the carrying amount of goodwill or an intangible asset with an indefinite life exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss would be recognized in the amount equal to the excess. In the first quarter of 2014, the Company determined that for goodwill and certain intangible assets related to the 2007 acquisition of Phelps Dodge International Corporation, the carrying value exceeded the fair value and an impairment charge was recorded which is described below. Intangible assets that are not deemed to have indefinite lives are amortized over their useful lives.																								The amounts of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets were as follows in millions of dollars:
	The amounts of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets were as follows in millions of dollars:
																										Goodwill												Indefinite-lived assets — Trade names
			Goodwill												Indefinite-Lived Assets—Trade Names											North			Europe and									North		Europe and
			North			Europe and			ROW			Total			North		Europe and		ROW			Total				America			Mediterranean			ROW			Total			America		Mediterranean		ROW			Total
			America			Mediterranean									America		Mediterranean								Balance, December 31, 2011	$	2.3		$	2.3		$	166.8		$	171.4		$	2.4	$	0.5	$	132.2		$	135.1
	Balance, December 31, 2013		$	17.6		$	2		$	165		$	184.6		$	2.4	$	0.5	$	127.9		$	130.8		Acquisitions		11.6			—			3.7			15.3			—		—		—			—
	Currency translation and other adjustments			(0.3	)		—			(2.6	)		(2.9	)		—		—		(2.6	)		(2.6	)	Currency translation and other adjustments		(0.3	)		(0.1	)		1.3			0.9			—		—		0.7			0.7
	Goodwill and indefinite-lived asset impairment (1)			—			—			(154.5	)		(154.5	)		—		—		(93.1	)		(93.1	)
																									Balance, December 31, 2012	$	13.6		$	2.2		$	171.8		$	187.6		$	2.4	$	0.5	$	132.9		$	135.8
	Balance, March 28, 2014		$	17.3		$	2		$	7.9		$	27.2		$	2.4	$	0.5	$	32.2		$	35.1		Acquisitions		—			—			—			—			—		—		—			—
																									Currency translation and other adjustments		4			(0.2	)		(6.8	)		(3.0	)		—		—		(5.0	)		(5.0	)
	-1	The difference in the goodwill and indefinite-lived asset impairment in the above table and the amounts reported in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) is due to the difference in the average foreign currency exchange rates for the three months ended March 28, 2014 as compared to the spot rates at March 28, 2014 at the various entities within the reporting unit.																							Balance, December 31, 2013	$	17.6		$	2		$	165		$	184.6		$	2.4	$	0.5	$	127.9		$	130.8
	At March 28, 2014 the total accumulated goodwill impairment loss was $154.5 million all within the ROW segment. At March 28, 2014 the total accumulated indefinite-lived asset tradename impairment loss was $93.1 million all within the ROW segment.
	The amounts of other intangible assets were as follows in millions of dollars:																								Acquisitions in the North America segment during 2012 include goodwill of $3.5 million related to the acquisition of Alcan Cable North America, $7.8 million related to the acquisition of Prestolite and $0.3 million related to immaterial acquisitions. The Procables acquisition resulted in $3.7 million of goodwill in the ROW segment in 2012.
																									The amounts of other intangible assets were as follows in millions of dollars:
			March 28,			December 31,
			2014			2013																				Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012
	Amortized intangible assets:																								Amortized intangible assets:
	Amortized intangible assets		$	139.5		$	139.5																		Amortized intangible assets	$	139.5		$	140.1
	Accumulated amortization			(88.8	)		(85.8	)																	Accumulated amortization		(85.8	)		(73.3	)
	Foreign currency translation adjustment			(1.3	)		(1.6	)																	Foreign currency translation adjustment		(1.6	)		0.3
	Amortized intangible assets, net		$	49.4		$	52.1																		Total Amortized intangible assets	$	52.1		$	67.1
	Amortized intangible assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortization as of March 28, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Other intangible assets have been determined to have a useful life in the range of 7 to 12 years. The approximate weighted average useful life of the amortized intangible assets is 10 years. For customer relationships, the Company has accelerated the amortization expense to align with the historical customer attrition rates. The amortization of intangible assets for the three months ended March 28, 2014 and March 29, 2013 was $3.0 million and $3.4 million, respectively.																								Amortized intangible assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortization as of December 31, 2013 and 2012. As part of the acquisitions of Alcan Cable North America and Prestolite, the Company acquired certain customer relationships for which the fair market value as of September 4, 2012 and November 2, 2012 were $5.9 million and $11.7 million, respectively. Customer relationships have been determined to have a useful life in the range of 7 to 12 years, and the Company has accelerated the amortization expense to align with the historical customer attrition rates. The approximate weighted average useful life of the amortized intangible assets is 10 years. In addition, the Procables acquisition includes intangibles of $10.6 million related to a favorable lease contract at one of the manufacturing facilities. The Company will recognize the expense over the life of the ten year lease.
	Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized, but are reviewed at least annually for impairment. The Company completes its annual impairment test during the fourth quarter of each year. In addition, the Company evaluates the carrying amount between such annual valuations if events occur or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the reporting unit below its carrying amount. Events or circumstances may include, but are not limited to, a significant change in legal factors or in the business climate, adverse action or assessment by a regulator, unanticipated competition, loss of key personnel, possible sale or disposal of a reporting unit or a significant portion of a reporting unit, significant changes in financial projections or significant changes in the market capitalization. At October 31, 2013 and December 31, 2013 the estimated fair value of the goodwill at our PDIC reporting unit and the indefinite-lived intangible assets exceeded their corresponding carrying amount including recorded goodwill; however, in the three months ended March 28, 2014 the following events occurred which reduced the fair value of the reporting unit and the indefinite-lived intangible tradename associated with the PDIC acquisition (“tradename”):																								The amortization of intangible assets in 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $12.5 million, $11.5 million, and $12.4 million, respectively. The estimated amortization expense for the next five years is in millions of dollars: 2014 — $11.7 million, 2015 — $10.7 million, 2016 — $9.8 million, 2017 — $7.3 million, and 2018 — $3.4 million and $9.2 million thereafter.
		•		Except certain cost of sales related to copper inventory, all of the bolivar (“BsF”) denominated revenues and expenses for future periods will reflect remeasurement using the SICAD 1 rate (10.8 BsF per U.S. dollar at March 28, 2014) versus the prior official rate of 6.3 BsF per U.S. dollar. Due to the changes in the currency exchange system and the rate used to remeasure the consolidated financial statements of the Venezuelan entity as of March 28, 2014, the Company’s estimated future operating results will be lower than historical and previously projected future profit levels. Refer to Note 21—Venezuelan Operations for additional information.
		•		In the three months ended March 28, 2014, the Venezuelan President used decree power to pass the Law of Costs, Earnings, and Fair Profits, which became effective in January 2014, authorizing, among other things, the Venezuelan government to set maximum pricing limits in the private sector. Therefore, the majority of the Company’s product portfolio in Venezuela is subject to price controls, which may restrict the Company’s ability to increase prices more than 30% higher than product costs. Until this law is removed or revised to allow for a higher level of pricing, the Venezuelan operating profit margin is expected to be lower than historical and previously projected future profit levels. In addition, ongoing labor negotiations and expected continuing social unrest in Venezuela are expected to result in lower than historical and previously projected future profit levels. Refer to Note 21—Venezuelan Operations for additional detail.
		•		During the first quarter of 2014, the Company experienced a significant decline in its stock price, resulting in the Company’s market capitalization falling below its book value.
	Based on the decrease of our cash flow projections for the PDIC reporting unit, the Company completed an impairment test for the tradename. The fair value of the tradename is based on the discounted cash flows the tradename can be expected to generate in the future. Based on the results of the valuation, the carrying amount of the tradename exceeded the fair value. The impairment valuation resulted in a $93.4 million impairment charge related to the tradename in the ROW operating segment. The impairment charge has been recorded in the goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charge caption on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). The remaining value of the indefinite-lived intangible tradename associated with the PDIC reporting unit recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at March 28, 2014 was $32.2 million. At March 28, 2014 the fair value of the tradename is equal to its carrying amount and any adverse change to the key assumptions used to measure discounted cash flows could result in a decrease in fair value that may result in additional indefinite long-lived asset impairment charges.
	Based upon the combination of the above factors the Company concluded that goodwill impairment indicators existed as of March 28, 2014. As a result, the Company performed an interim goodwill impairment analysis as of March 28, 2014. The Company has engaged an outside valuation advisor to assist in valuing the Company’s reporting unit and preparing the goodwill impairment analysis. To determine the fair value of the reporting unit, the Company employs an income and market-based approach with each being weighted equally. Under the income approach, the Company uses a discounted cash flow method to calculate the fair value based on the present value of estimated future cash flows. Assumptions used in the discounted cash flow method, such as forecasted operating results, expected growth rates, working capital needs, tax rates, and cost of capital, are based on the current market conditions and are consistent with internal management projections. The cost of capital rate selected is based on consideration of the risks inherent in the investment and market rates of return available from alternative investments of similar type and quality as of the valuation date. The guideline public company method is used for the market approach. The approach provides an estimate of value using multiples of earnings derived from the market values of publicly traded companies in the cable and wire industry. In addition to the selection of guideline companies, the market approach includes an analysis of the Company’s financial and operating performance risk, profitability, and growth as compared to the reporting unit.
	The Company performed the first step (“Step 1”) of the goodwill impairment assessment. In Step 1 of the goodwill impairment test, the Company compared the fair value of the reporting unit, the entities purchased in the October 31, 2007 PDIC acquisition, to its carrying amount, including goodwill of $154.5 million. Based on the results of the valuation, the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeded the fair value. As a result, the Company is required to perform Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test (“Step 2”) to determine the amount, if any, of goodwill impairment charges to be recorded by the Company. The Step 2 analysis requires the Company to perform a theoretical purchase price allocation for the reporting unit to determine the implied fair value of goodwill and to compare the implied fair value of goodwill to the recorded amount of goodwill. The estimate of fair value requires significant judgment. Based on the results of Step 1 of the impairment analysis and the preliminary results of Step 2, the Company believes that an impairment loss is probable and based on a preliminary estimate, after consultation with a third party valuation specialist, the Company recognized an impairment charge equal to the total recorded PDIC goodwill of $155.1 million in the ROW operating segment. The impairment charge has been recorded in the goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charge caption on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (loss). This measurement of impairment loss is an estimate as of March 28, 2014. Upon completion of the Step 2 requirements, the initial charge may be updated to reflect a modification of the initial impairment estimate in the second quarter of 2014. Any adjustment to the impairment charge, which the Company does not expect to be material, would be recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in the second quarter of 2014.

Accrued_Liabilities

Accrued Liabilities	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2014				Dec. 31, 2013
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]	'				'
Accrued Liabilities	'				'
	7. Accrued Liabilities				8. Accrued Liabilities
	Included within accrued liabilities were accruals related to restructuring and warranty expenses as of March 28, 2014 and December 31, 2013.				Accrued liabilities consisted of the following (in millions):
	Restructuring Accrual
	The Company has incurred expenses as a result of cost reduction efforts in recent years. The expenses primarily relate to employee termination benefits that are payable under local statutory requirements. In the three months ended March 28, 2014 and March 29, 2013 the Company incurred $2.6 million and $3.1 million in charges related to Europe severance charges as well as severance expenses resulting from the closure of a North American manufacturing facility. Payments made in three months ended March 28, 2014 were $0.6 million resulting in an accrual balance related to these actions of $4.5 million at March 28, 2014. The accrual balance related to these actions was $2.5 million at December 31, 2013. Other expenses related to routine employee reductions for cost savings initiatives throughout the globe, with the exception of the aforementioned severance plan, were immaterial.
	Warranty Accrual					Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012
	The warranty accrual balance at March 28, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was $14.5 million and $14.1 million, respectively. The Company accrues liabilities under service and warranty policies based upon specific claims and a review of historical warranty and service claims experience. Adjustments are made to the accruals as claims data and historical experience change. In addition, the Company incurs discretionary costs to service its products in connection with product performance issues.				Payroll related accruals	$	83.8		$	83.5
					Customers deposits and prepayments		93.2			113.8
	Changes in the carrying amount of the service and product warranty accrual are below (in millions):				Taxes other than income		36.5			45.2
					Customer rebates		50.6			59.2
					Insurance claims and related expenses		21.1			20.1
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	14.1		Current and deferred income tax liabilities		21.9			21.6
	Net provisions for warranties issued		3.1		Derivative liability		7			8.8
	Net benefits for warranties existing at the beginning of the year		(2.2	)	Other accrued liabilities		120.8			143.9
	Payments related to the warranty accrual		(0.6	)
	Foreign currency translation		0.1		Total	$	434.9		$	496.1
	Balance, March 28, 2014	$	14.5		Restructuring Accrual
					The Company has incurred expenses as a result of cost reduction efforts in recent years. The expenses primarily relate to employee termination benefits that are payable under local statutory requirements. In 2013 and 2012, the Company incurred $6.7 million and $7.5 million in charges related to actions taken at various operations in Europe to permanently reduce manufacturing personnel as well as severance expenses resulting from the recent North America acquisitions and the closure of a North American manufacturing facility. Payments made in year ended December 31, 2013 were $4.6 million resulting in an accrual balance related to these actions of $2.5 million at December 31, 2013. The 2012 expenses were incurred and paid in 2012; therefore, the accrual balance at December 31, 2012 was immaterial. Other expenses related to routine employee reductions for cost savings initiatives throughout the globe, with the exception of the aforementioned severance plan, were immaterial.
					Warranty Accrual
					The warranty accrual balance at December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 was $14.1 million, $12.8 million and $11.5 million, respectively. The Company accrues liabilities under service and warranty policies based upon specific claims and a review of historical warranty and service claim experience. Adjustments are made to the accruals as claim data and historical experience change. In addition, the Company incurs discretionary costs to service its products in connection with product performance issues.
					Changes in the carrying amount of the service and product warranty accrual is below (in millions):
					Balance, December 31, 2011	$	11.5
					Net provisions for warranties issued		5.8
					Payments related to the warranty accrual		(4.7	)
					Foreign currency translation		0.2
					Balance, December 31, 2012		12.8
					Net provisions for warranties issued		5.6
					Net benefits for warranties existing at the beginning of the year		(3.9	)
					Payments related to the warranty accrual		(0.9	)
					Foreign currency translation		0.5
					Balance, December 31, 2013	$	14.1

LongTerm_Debt

Long-Term Debt	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2014								Dec. 31, 2013
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Long-Term Debt	'								'
	8. Long-Term Debt								9. Long-Term Debt
	(in millions)		March 28,			December 31,			(in millions)		Dec 31, 2013				Dec 31, 2012
			2014			2013			North America
	North America								5.75% Senior Notes due 2022		$	600			$	600
	5.75% Senior Notes due 2022		$	600		$	600		Subordinated Convertible Notes due 2029			429.5				429.5
	Subordinated Convertible Notes due 2029			429.5			429.5		Debt discount on Subordinated Convertible Notes due 2029			(261.5	)			(263.0	)
	Debt discount on Subordinated Convertible Notes due 2029			(261.1	)		(261.5	)	0.875% Convertible Notes due 2013			—				355
	Senior Floating Rate Notes			125			125		Debt discount on 0.875% Convertible Notes due 2013			—				(20.4	)
	Revolving Credit Facility			264.3			225		Senior Floating Rate Notes			125				125
	Other			9			9		Revolving Credit Facility			225				—
	Europe and Mediterranean								Other			9				9
	Other Credit Facilities			8.9			17		Europe and Mediterranean
	Other			10.3			10.3		Spanish Term Loan			—				14.6
	Rest of World (“ROW”)								Credit facilities			17				14.7
	Credit facilities			282.1			232.6		Uncommitted accounts receivable facilities			—				4
									Other			10.3				11.7
	Total debt			1,468.00			1,386.90		ROW
	Less current maturities			285.6			250.3		Credit facilities			232.6				170
	Long-term debt		$	1,182.40		$	1,136.60		Total debt			1,386.90				1,450.10
									Less current maturities			250.3				511.2
	At March 28, 2014, maturities of long-term debt during the twelve month periods beginning March 28, 2014 through March 29, 2019 and thereafter are $285.6 million, $128.4 million, $8.1 million, $0.9 million and $265.2 million, respectively, and $779.8 million thereafter.
	The fair value of the Company’s long-term debt, as noted below, was estimated using quoted market prices where available. For long-term debt not actively traded, fair values were based on valuations from third-party banks and market quotations for similar types of borrowing arrangements.								Long-term debt		$	1,136.60			$	938.9
	5.75% Senior Notes due 2022
	The Company’s 5.75% Senior Notes are summarized in the table below:								At December 31, 2013, maturities of long-term debt during the twelve month periods beginning December 31, 2014 through December 31, 2018 and thereafter were $250.3 million, $129.3 million, $1.2 million, $0.9 million and $225.9 million, respectively, and $779.3 million thereafter.
									The fair value of the Company’s long-term debt, as noted below, was estimated using quoted market prices where available. For long-term debt not actively traded, fair values were based on valuations from third-party banks and market quotations for similar types of borrowing arrangements.
									5.75% Senior Notes due 2022
			5.75% Senior Notes						The Company’s 5.75% Senior Notes are summarized in the table below:
	(in millions)		March 28, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Face Value		$	600		$	600
	Fair Value (Level 2)			612			588				5.75% Senior Notes
	Interest Rate			5.75	%		5.75	%	(in millions)		December 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
	Interest Payment			Semi-Annual: Apr 1 & Oct 1					Face Value		$	600			$	600
	Maturity Date			Oct-22					Fair Value (Level 2)			588				619.5
	Guarantee			Jointly and severally guaranteed					Stated Interest Rate			5.75	%			5.75	%
				by the Company’s wholly					Interest Payment			Semi-Annual: Apr 1 & Oct 1
				owned U.S. subsidiaries					Maturity Date			Oct-22
									Guarantee			Jointly and severally guaranteed
												by the Company’s wholly
					5.75% Senior Notes							owned U.S. subsidiaries
			Beginning Date		Percentage
	Call Option (1)		October 1, 2017		102.88%
			October 1, 2018		101.92%								5.75% Senior Notes
			October 1, 2019		100.96%						Beginning Date		Percentage
			October 1, 2020 and thereafter		100.00%				Call Option (1)		October 1, 2017			102.875	%
											1-Oct-18			101.917	%
	-1	The Company may, at its option, redeem the 5.75% Senior Notes on or after the stated beginning dates at percentages noted above (plus accrued and unpaid interest). Additionally, the Company, may on or prior to October 1, 2015 redeem in the aggregate up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of 5.75% Senior Notes issued with the cash proceeds from one or more equity offerings, at a redemption price in cash equal to 105.75% of the principal plus accrued and unpaid interest so long as (i) at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount of the 5.75% Senior Notes issued remains outstanding immediately after giving effect to any such redemption; and (ii) notice of any such redemption is given within 60 days after the date of the closing of any such equity offering. In addition, at any time prior to October 1, 2017, the Company may redeem some or all of the 5.75% Senior Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, plus a make whole premium.									1-Oct-19			100.958	%
	The 5.75% Senior Notes’ indenture contains covenants that limit the ability of the Company and certain of its subsidiaries to (i) incur additional indebtedness and guarantee indebtedness; (ii) pay dividends or make other distributions or repurchase or redeem their capital stock; (iii) purchase, redeem or retire debt; (iv) issue certain preferred stock or similar equity securities; (v) make loans and investments; (vi) sell assets; (vii) incur liens; (viii) enter into transactions with affiliates; (ix) enter into agreements restricting the Company’s subsidiaries’ ability to pay dividends; and (x) consolidate, merge or sell all or substantially all assets. However, these covenants are subject to exceptions and qualifications.										October 1, 2020 and thereafter			100	%
	The 5.75% Senior Notes may also be repurchased at the option of the holders in connection with a change of control (as defined in the indenture governing the 5.75% Senior Notes) or in connection with certain asset sales.
	Subordinated Convertible Notes due 2029								-1	The Company may, at its option, redeem the 5.75% Senior Notes on or after the stated beginning dates at percentages noted above (plus accrued and unpaid interest). Additionally, the Company, may on or prior to October 1, 2015 redeem in the aggregate up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of 5.75% Senior Notes issued with the cash proceeds from one or more equity offerings, at a redemption price in cash equal to 105.75% of the principal plus accrued and unpaid interest so long as (i) at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount of the 5.75% Senior Notes issued remains outstanding immediately after giving effect to any such redemption; and (ii) notice of any such redemption is given within 60 days after the date of the closing of any such equity offering. In addition, at any time prior to October 1, 2017, the Company may redeem some or all of the 5.75% Senior Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, plus a make whole premium.
	The Company’s convertible debt instruments outstanding as of March 28, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows:								The 5.75% Senior Notes’ indenture contains covenants that limit the ability of the Company and certain of its subsidiaries to (i) incur additional indebtedness and guarantee indebtedness; (ii) pay dividends or make other distributions or repurchase or redeem the Company’s capital stock; (iii) purchase, redeem or retire debt; (iv) issue certain preferred stock or similar equity securities; (v) make loans and investments; (vi) sell assets; (vii) incur liens; (viii) enter into transactions with affiliates; (ix) enter into agreements restricting the Company’s subsidiaries’ ability to pay dividends; and (x) consolidate, merge or sell all or substantially all assets. However, these covenants are subject to exceptions and qualifications.
									The 5.75% Senior Notes may also be repurchased at the option of the holders in connection with a change of control (as defined in the indenture governing the 5.75% Senior Notes) or in connection with certain asset sales.
									Convertible Debt Instruments
			Subordinated Convertible Notes						The Company’s convertible debt instruments outstanding as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
	(in millions)		March 28, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Face value		$	429.5		$	429.5
	Debt discount			(261.1	)		(261.5	)			Subordinated Notes Due in							0.875% Convertible
	Book value			168.4			168				2029							Notes
	Fair value (Level 1)			430.2			462.8		(in millions)		Dec 31, 2013				Dec 31, 2012			Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012
	Maturity date			Nov-29					Face value		$	429.5			$	429.5		$	—		$	355
	Stated annual interest rate			4.50% until Nov 2019					Debt discount			(261.5	)			(263.0	)		—			(20.4	)
				2.25% until Nov 2029					Book value			168				166.5			—			334.6
	Interest payments			Semi-annually:					Fair value (Level 1)			462.8				464.1			—			349.7
				May 15 & Nov 15					Maturity date			Nov 2029							Nov 2013
The Company’s Subordinated Convertible Notes were issued on December 18, 2009 in the amount of $429.5 million. The notes and the common stock issuable upon conversion were registered on a Registration Statement on Form S-4, initially filed with the SEC on October 27, 2009, as amended and as declared effective by the SEC on December 15, 2009. At issuance, the Company separately accounted for the liability and equity components of the instrument, based on the Company’s nonconvertible debt borrowing rate on the instrument’s issuance date of 12.5%. At issuance, the liability and equity components were $162.9 million and $266.6 million, respectively. The equity component (debt discount) is being amortized to interest expense based on the effective interest method. There were no proceeds generated from the transaction and the Company incurred issuance fees and expenses of approximately $14.5 million as a result of the exchange offer which have been proportionately allocated to the liability and equity components of the Subordinated Convertible Notes.								Stated annual interest rate			4.50% until Nov 2019							0.875% until Nov 2013
Senior Floating Rate Notes											2.25% until Nov 2029
								Interest payments			Semi-annually:							Semi-annually: May
											May 15 & Nov 15							15 & Nov 15
		Senior Floating Rate Notes (1)						The 0.875% Convertible Notes were unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a senior unsecured basis, by the Company’s wholly-owned U.S. subsidiaries.
(in millions)		March 28, 2014			December 31, 2013			Subordinated Convertible Notes
Face value		$	125		$	125		The Company’s Subordinated Convertible Notes were issued on December 18, 2009 in the amount of $429.5 million. The notes and the common stock issuable upon conversion were registered on a Registration Statement on Form S-4, initially filed with the SEC on October 27, 2009, as amended and as declared effective by the SEC on December 18, 2009. At issuance, the Company separately accounted for the liability and equity components of the instrument, based on the Company’s nonconvertible debt borrowing rate on the instrument’s issuance date of 12.5%. At issuance, the liability and equity components were $162.9 million and $266.6 million, respectively. The equity component (debt discount) is being amortized to interest expense based on the effective interest method. There were no proceeds generated from the transaction and the Company incurred issuance fees and expenses of approximately $14.5 million as a result of the exchange offer which have been proportionately allocated to the liability and equity components of the new subordinate notes due in 2029. Additional terms have been summarized in the table below.
Fair value (Level 1)			124.8			124.1		0.875% Convertible Notes
Interest rate			2.6	%		2.6	%	The Company’s 0.875% Convertible Notes issued in November 2006 in the amount of $355.0 million matured on November 15, 2013. The Company fully satisfied and extinguished these notes at maturity. The Company used cash on hand and borrowings under its Revolving Credit Facility to fund the retirement of the notes.
Interest payment			3-month LIBOR rate plus					Beginning January 1, 2009, as discussed in Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, the Company separately accounted for the liability and equity components of the instrument, retrospectively, based on the Company’s nonconvertible debt borrowing rate on the instrument’s issuance date of 7.35%. At issuance, the liability and equity components were $230.9 million and $124.1 million, respectively. The equity component (debt discount) is being amortized to interest expense based on the effective interest method. Key terms have been summarized in the table below.
			2.375% Quarterly: Jan 1,					The Company’s convertible debt instruments and terms are summarized in the tables below. For a discussion of the effects on earnings per share, refer to Note 16—Earnings Per Common Share.
			Apr 1, Jul 1 & Oct 1
Maturity date			Apr-15
										Subordinated Notes due in 2029 (1)
								Conversion Rights — The notes are convertible at the option of the holder into the Company’s common stock upon the occurrence of certain events, including		(i) during any calendar quarter commencing after March 31, 2010, in which the closing price of the Company’s common stock is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price for at least 20 trading days during the period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the preceding calendar quarter (establishing a contingent conversion price of $47.78);
Guarantee		Jointly and severally guaranteed by the
		Company’s wholly-owned U.S.  subsidiaries								(ii) during any five business day period after any five consecutive trading day period in which the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of the notes for each day of that period is less than 98% of the product of the closing sale price of the Company’s common stock and the applicable conversion rate;
Call Option (1)		Beginning Date			Percentage
			April 1, 2014			101.188	%			(iii) certain distributions to holders of the Company’s common stock are made or upon specified corporate transactions including a consolidation or merger;
			April 1, 2015			100	%
										(iv) a fundamental change as defined; and
-1	The Company may, at its option, redeem the Senior Floating Rate Notes on or after the following dates and percentages (plus accrued and unpaid interest due)
The Notes’ indenture contains covenants that limit the ability of the Company and certain of its subsidiaries to (i) pay dividends on, redeem or repurchase the Company’s capital stock; (ii) incur or guarantee additional indebtedness; (iii) make investments; (iv) create liens; (v) sell assets; (vi) engage in certain transactions with affiliates; (vii) create or designate unrestricted subsidiaries; and (viii) consolidate, merge or transfer all or substantially all assets. However, these covenants are subject to important exceptions and qualifications, one of which will permit the Company to declare and pay dividends or distributions so long as there is no default on the Notes and the Company meets certain financial conditions.										(v) at any time during the period beginning on August 31, 2029 and ending on the close of business on the business day immediately preceding the stated maturity date.
Proceeds from the Notes of $325.0 million, less approximately $7.9 million of cash payments for fees and expenses that are being amortized over the life of the Notes, were used to pay approximately $285.0 million for the 9.5% Senior Notes, $9.3 million for accrued interest on the 9.5% Senior Notes and $20.5 million for tender fees and the inducement premium on the 9.5% Senior Notes, leaving net cash proceeds of approximately $2.3 million which were used for general corporate purposes.
Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility (“Revolving Credit Facility”)										(vi) On or after November 15, 2019, the Company may redeem all or a part of the notes for cash at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes, plus interest, if the price of our common stock has been at least 150% of the conversion price then in effect for at least 20 trading days during the 30 consecutive trading day period immediately preceding the date on which notice is given
On July 21, 2011, the Company entered into a $400 million Revolving Credit Facility, which was first amended in 2012 to increase the facility size to $700 million and then subsequently amended and restated on September 6, 2013, to, among other things, increase the Revolving Credit Facility to $1.0 billion, $630 million of which may be borrowed by the U.S. borrower, $300 million of which may be borrowed by the European borrowers and $70 million of which may be borrowed by the Canadian borrower. The Revolving Credit Facility contains restrictions including limitations on, among other things, distributions and dividends, acquisitions and investments, indebtedness, liens and affiliate transactions. The Revolving Credit Facility provides the Company with flexibility and the restrictions in the Revolving Credit Facility generally only apply in the event that the Company’s availability under the Revolving Credit Facility falls below certain specific thresholds.
										Subordinated Notes due in 2029 (1)
The Revolving Credit Facility includes a springing maturity concept. The springing maturity will automatically become December 31, 2014, which is applicable only if the Company’s Senior Floating Rate Notes due 2015 are not, within 90 days of their maturity, repaid or refinanced with indebtedness that matures or is mandatorily redeemable or is redeemable at the option of the holders thereof not earlier than the date that is 6 months after September 6, 2018 unless, if such notes are not repaid or refinanced, there is at least $100 million of availability under the Revolving Credit Facility and the fixed charge coverage ratio is not less than 1.15 to 1.00, in each case after giving pro forma effect to the repayment of such notes. The commitment amount under the Revolving Credit Facility may be increased by an additional $250 million, subject to certain conditions and approvals as set forth in the credit agreement. The Company capitalized $4.9 million in 2013, $2.3 million in 2012 and $4.8 million in 2011 in deferred financing costs in connection with the Revolving Credit Facility. The Revolving Credit Facility requires maintenance of a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.00 to 1.00 if availability under the Revolving Credit Facility is less than the greater of $100 million or 10% of the then existing aggregate lender commitment under the Revolving Credit Facility.								Initial conversion rate		$36.75 per share — approximating 27.2109 shares per $1,000 principal amount of notes
Indebtedness under our senior secured credit facility is secured by: (a) for US borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility, a first priority security interest in substantially all of our domestic assets and, (b) for Canadian and European borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility, a first priority security interest in substantially all of our domestic and Canadian assets and certain assets of our Spanish, French and German subsidiaries party to the Revolving Credit Facility. In addition, the lenders under our Revolving Credit Facility have received a pledge of (i) 100% of the equity interests in all of our domestic subsidiaries, and (ii) 65% of the voting equity interests in and 100% of the non-voting equity interests in certain of our foreign subsidiaries, including our Canadian subsidiaries and our Spanish, French and German subsidiaries party to the Revolving Credit Facility. Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at interest rate bases elected by the Company plus an applicable margin calculated quarterly based on the Company’s average availability as set forth in the credit agreement. The Revolving Credit Facility also requires the payment of a commitment fee equal to the available but unused commitments multiplied by an applicable margin of either 0.25% or 0.375% based on the average daily unused commitments.
The Company’s Revolving Credit Facility is summarized in the table below:								Upon conversion		A holder will receive, in lieu of common stock, an amount of cash equal to the lesser of (i) the principal amount of the notes, or (ii) the conversion value, determined in the manner set forth in the indenture governing the notes, of a number of shares equal to the conversion rate.
										If the conversion value exceeds the principal amount of the notes on the conversion date, the Company will also deliver, at the Company’s election, cash or common stock or a combination of cash and common stock with respect to the conversion value upon conversion.
		Revolving Credit Facility
(in millions)		March 28,			December 31,					If conversion occurs in connection with a “fundamental change” as defined in the notes indenture, the Company may be required to repurchase the notes for cash at a price equal to the principal amount plus accrued but unpaid interest.
		2014			2013
Outstanding borrowings		$	264.3		$	225				If conversion occurs in connection with certain changes in control, the Company may be required to deliver additional shares of the Company’s common stock (a “make whole” premium) by increasing the conversion rate with respect to such notes.
Total credit under facility			1,000.00			1,000.00
Undrawn availability (1)			411.9			298.4		Share issuable upon conversion		The Company may issue additional share up to 11,686,075 under almost all conditions and up to 14,315,419 under the “make-whole” premium
Interest rate			1.9	%		2	%
Outstanding letters of credit		$	28.7		$	112.7		Guarantee		None
Original issuance			Jul 2011
Maturity date			Sep-18					-1	In the event of a “fundamental change” or exceeding the aforementioned average pricing thresholds, the Company would be required to classify the amount outstanding as a current liability.
								7.125% Senior Notes and Senior Floating Rate Notes
-1	Total undrawn availability for the U.S. borrower, the Canadian borrower and the European borrowers at March 28, 2014 is $216.2 million, $70.0 million and $117.6 million, respectively. Total undrawn availability for the U.S. borrower, the Canadian borrower and the European borrowers at December 31, 2013 was $102.1 million, $53.1 million and $143.2 million, respectively. The European borrowing base includes an additional borrowing base availability under the Canadian tranche borrowing base availability and the U.S. tranche borrowing base availability less additional European revolving exposure; therefore, the availability of the three tranches individually is greater than the total availability.
Europe and Mediterranean Credit Facilities										Senior Floating Rate Notes
The Company’s Europe and Mediterranean credit facilities are summarized in the table below:								(in millions)		Dec 31, 2013				Dec 31, 2012
								Face value		$	125			$	125
								Fair value (Level 1)			124.1				122.7
		Europe and Mediterranean						Interest rate			2.6	%			2.7	%
		Credit Facilities						Interest payment			3-month LIBOR rate plus
(in millions)		March 28,			December 31,						2.375% Quarterly: Jan
		2014			2013						1, Apr 1, Jul 1 & Oct 1
Outstanding borrowings		$	8.9		$	17		Maturity date			Apr-15
Undrawn availability			47.8			48.8
Interest rate — weighted average			6.4	%		6.7	%
Maturity date			Various; all due					Guarantee		Jointly and severally guaranteed by the Company’s wholly-owned U.S.
			within 1 year							subsidiaries
ROW Credit Facilities								Call Option (1)		Beginning Date							Percentage			Beginning Date				Percentage
The Company’s ROW credit facilities are summarized in the table below:											April 1, 2012				—			103.563	%		April 1, 2009		—		102	%
											1-Apr-13				—			102.375	%		1-Apr-10		—		101	%
											1-Apr-14				—			101.188	%		1-Apr-11		—		100	%
		ROW Credit Facilities									1-Apr-15				—			100	%
(in millions)		March 28, 2014			December 31, 2013
Outstanding borrowings		$	282.1		$	232.6		-1	The Company may, at its option, redeem the Senior Floating Rate Notes on or after the following dates and percentages (plus accrued and unpaid interest due)
Undrawn availability			281.2			302.2
Interest rate — weighted average			5.7	%		4.6	%	The Notes’ indenture contains covenants that limit the ability of the Company and certain of its subsidiaries to (i) pay dividends on, redeem or repurchase the Company’s capital stock; (ii) incur or guarantee additional indebtedness; (iii) make investments; (iv) create liens; (v) sell assets; (vi) engage in certain transactions with affiliates; (vii) create or designate unrestricted subsidiaries; and (viii) consolidate, merge or transfer all or substantially all assets. However, these covenants are subject to important exceptions and qualifications, one of which will permit the Company to declare and pay dividends or distributions so long as there is no default on the Notes and the Company meets certain financial conditions.
Maturity date			Various; $274.1 million					Proceeds from the Notes of $325.0 million, less approximately $7.9 million of cash payments for fees and expenses that are being amortized over the life of the Notes, were used to pay approximately $285.0 million for the 9.5% Senior Notes, $9.3 million for accrued interest on the 9.5% Senior Notes and $20.5 million for tender fees and the inducement premium on the 9.5% Senior Notes, leaving net cash proceeds of approximately $2.3 million which were used for general corporate purposes.
			due within one year					Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility (“Revolving Credit Facility”)
The Company’s ROW credit facilities are short term loans utilized for working capital purposes.								On July 21, 2011, the Company entered into a $400 million Revolving Credit Facility, which was first amended in 2012 to increase the Facility size to $700 million and then subsequently amended and restated on September 6, 2013, to, among other things, increase the facility size to $1.0 billion, $630 million of which may be borrowed by the U.S. borrower, $300 million of which may be borrowed by the European borrowers and $70 million of which may be borrowed by the Canadian borrower. The Revolving Credit Facility contains restrictions including limitations on, among other things, distributions and dividends, acquisitions and investments, indebtedness, liens and affiliate transactions. The Revolving Credit Facility provides the Company with flexibility and the restrictions in the Revolving Credit Facility generally only apply in the event that the Company’s availability under the Revolving Credit Facility falls below certain specific thresholds.
								The Revolving Credit Facility has a maturity date of September 6, 2018. The Revolving Credit Facility includes a springing maturity concept. The springing maturity will automatically become December 31, 2014, which is applicable only if the Company’s Senior Floating Rate Notes due 2015 are not, within 90 days of their maturity, repaid or refinanced with indebtedness that matures or is mandatorily redeemable or is redeemable at the option of the holders thereof not earlier than the date that is 6 months after September 6, 2018 unless, if such notes are not repaid or refinanced, there is at least $100 million of availability and the fixed charge coverage ratio is not less than 1.15 to 1.00, in each case after giving pro forma effect to the repayment of such notes. The commitment amount under the Revolving Credit Facility may be increased by an additional $250 million, subject to certain conditions and approvals as set forth in the credit agreement. The Company capitalized $4.9 million in 2013, $2.3 million in 2012 and $4.8 million in 2011 in deferred financing costs in connection with the Revolving Credit Facility. The Revolving Credit Facility requires maintenance of a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.00 to 1.00 if availability under the Revolving Credit Facility is less than the greater of $100 million or 10% of the then existing aggregate lender commitment under the Revolving Credit Facility.
								Indebtedness under our senior secured credit facility is secured by: (a) for US borrowings under the facility, a first priority security interest in substantially all of our domestic assets and, (b) for Canadian and European borrowings under the facility, a first priority security interest in substantially all of our domestic and Canadian assets and certain assets of our Spanish, French and German subsidiaries party to the facility. In addition, the lenders under our senior secured credit facility have received a pledge of (i) 100% of the equity interests in all of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries, and (ii) 65% of the voting equity interests in and 100% of the non-voting equity interests in certain of our foreign subsidiaries, including our Canadian subsidiaries and our Spanish, French and German subsidiaries party to the Revolving Credit Facility. Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at interest rate bases elected by the Company plus an applicable margin calculated quarterly based on the Company’s average availability as set forth in the credit agreement. The Revolving Credit Facility also requires the payment of a commitment fee equal to the available but unused commitments multiplied by an applicable margin of either 0.25% or 0.375% based on the average daily unused commitments.
								The Company’s Revolving Credit Facility as of the respective dates is summarized in the table below:
										Revolving Credit Facility
								(in millions)		Dec 31, 2013				Dec 31, 2012
								Outstanding borrowings		$	225			$	—
								Total credit under facility			1,000.00				700
								Undrawn availability(1)			298.4				515.3
								Interest rate			2	%			1.5	%
								Outstanding letters of credit		$	112.7			$	18.3
								Original issuance			Jul-11				Jul 2011
								Maturity date			Sept 2018				Jul-17
								-1	Total undrawn availability for the U.S. borrower, the Canadian borrower and the European borrowers at December 31, 2013 is $ 102.1 million, $ 53.1 million and $ 143.2 million, respectively. Total undrawn availability for the U.S. borrower, and the Canadian borrower at December 31, 2012 was $471.0 million and $44.3 million , respectively.
								Spanish Term Loans
								The table below provides a summary of the Company’s Spanish Term Loans and corresponding fixed interest rate swaps. In 2013, the Company repaid the outstanding obligations of the Spanish Term Loans.
										Spanish Term Loans
								(in millions)		Dec 31, 2013				Dec 31, 2012
								Outstanding borrowings		$	—			$	14.6
								Fair Value (Level 2)			—				14.8
								Interest rate — weighted average			—	%			3.7	%
								Europe and Mediterranean Credit Facilities
								The Company’s Europe and Mediterranean credit facilities are summarized in the table below:
										Europe and Mediterranean
										Credit Facilities
								(in millions)		Dec 31, 2013				Dec 31, 2012
								Outstanding borrowings		$	17			$	14.7
								Undrawn availability			48.8				82.5
								Interest rate — weighted average			6.7	%			6.4	%
								Maturity date			Various; all due within 1 year
								Europe and Mediterranean Uncommitted Accounts Receivable Facilities
								The Company’s Europe and Mediterranean uncommitted accounts receivable facilities are summarized in the table below:
										Uncommitted Accounts
										Receivable Facilities
								(in millions)		Dec 31, 2013				Dec 31, 2012
								Outstanding borrowings		$	—			$	4
								Undrawn availability			—				42.8
								Interest rate — weighted average			—	%			2.1	%
								The credit facilities held by the Company’s European subsidiary are subject to certain financial ratios of the Company’s European subsidiaries, which includes minimum net equity and net debt to EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization).
								ROW credit facilities
								The Company’s ROW credit facilities are summarized in the table below:
										ROW Credit Facilities
								(in millions)		Dec 31, 2013				Dec 31, 2012
								Outstanding borrowings		$	232.6			$	170
								Undrawn availability			302.2				336.9
								Interest rate — weighted average			4.6	%			5.5	%
								Maturity date			Various; $230.8 million due
											within one year
								The Company’s ROW credit facilities are short term loans utilized for working capital purposes. Certain credit facilities are subject to financial covenants including certain financial tests and ratios.

Financial_Instruments

Financial Instruments	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2014																Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedges, Assets [Abstract]	'																'
Financial Instruments	'																'
	9. Financial Instruments																10. Financial Instruments
	The Company is exposed to various market risks, including changes in interest rates, foreign currency and raw material (commodity) prices. To manage risks associated with the volatility of these natural business exposures, the Company enters into interest rate, commodity and foreign currency derivative agreements, as well as copper and aluminum forward pricing agreements. The Company does not purchase or sell derivative instruments for trading purposes. The Company does not engage in derivative contracts for which a lack of marketplace quotations would necessitate the use of fair value estimation techniques.																The Company is exposed to various market risks, including changes in interest rates, foreign currency and raw material (commodity) prices. To manage risks associated with the volatility of these natural business exposures the Company enters into interest rate, commodity and foreign currency derivative agreements, as well as copper and aluminum forward pricing agreements. The Company does not purchase or sell derivative instruments for trading purposes. The Company does not engage in derivative contracts for which a lack of marketplace quotations would necessitate the use of fair value estimation techniques.
	As of March 28, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were no outstanding interest rate swaps. In the three months ended March 29, 2013, the Company utilized interest rate swaps to manage its interest expense exposure by fixing its interest rate on a portion of the Company’s floating rate debt. The Company did not provide or receive any collateral specifically for these contracts.																In 2013 the Company repaid the outstanding obligations of the Spanish Term Loans. The Company utilized interest rate swaps to manage its interest expense exposure by fixing its interest rate on portions of the Company’s floating rate debt. The Company had entered into interest rate swaps on the Company’s Spanish Term Loans, as discussed in Note 9—Long-Term Debt. The Company did not provide or receive any collateral specifically for these contracts. The fair value of these financial derivatives which are designated as and qualify as cash flow hedges are based on quoted market prices which reflect the present values of the difference between estimated future variable-rate receipts and future fixed-rate payments.
	The Company enters into commodity instruments to hedge the purchase of copper, aluminum and lead in future periods and foreign currency exchange contracts principally to hedge the currency fluctuations in certain transactions denominated in foreign currencies, thereby reducing the Company’s risk that would otherwise result from changes in exchange rates. Principal transactions hedged during the year were firm sales and purchase commitments. The fair value of foreign currency contracts represents the amount required to enter into offsetting contracts with similar remaining maturities based on quoted market prices.																The Company enters into commodity instruments to hedge the purchase of copper, aluminum and lead in future periods and foreign currency exchange contracts principally to hedge the currency fluctuations in certain transactions denominated in foreign currencies, thereby limiting the Company’s risk that would otherwise result from changes in exchange rates. Principal transactions hedged during the year were firm sales and purchase commitments. The fair value of foreign currency contracts represents the amount required to enter into offsetting contracts with similar remaining maturities based on quoted market prices.
	As of March 28, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were no derivatives that were designated as cash flow hedges. In the three months ended March 29, 2013, the Company accounted for certain commodity instruments and foreign currency exchange contracts as cash flow or economic hedges. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated as cash flow hedges are recorded in other comprehensive income and reclassified to the income statement when the effects of the items being hedged are realized. Changes in the fair value of economic hedges are recognized in current period earnings.																We account for these commodity instruments and foreign currency exchange contracts as cash flow or economic hedges. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated as cash flow hedges are recorded in other comprehensive income and reclassified to the income statement when the effects of the items being hedged are realized. There are no derivatives that are designated as cash flow hedges at December 31, 2013. Changes in the fair value of economic hedges are recognized in current period earnings.
	Fair Value of Derivatives Instruments																Fair Value of Derivatives Instruments
	The notional amounts and fair values of derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges at March 28, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are shown below (in millions).																The notional amounts and fair values of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges and derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are shown below (in millions).
			March 28, 2014								December 31, 2013								December 31, 2013									December 31, 2012
			Notional			Fair Value					Notional		Fair Value						Notional			Fair Value						Notional		Fair Value
			Amount			Asset (1)			Liability (2)		Amount		Asset (1)		Liability (2)		(in millions)		Amount			Asset (1)			Liability (2)			Amount		Asset (1)		Liability (2)
	Derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges:																Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
	Commodity futures		$	122.4		$	0.8		$	12	$	173.7	$	1.2	$	7.6	Interest rate swaps		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	15.3	$	—	$	0.2
	Foreign currency exchange			235.4			2.2			4.4		223.2		6		1.7	Commodity futures			—			—			—			22.8		0.2		1.1
																	Foreign currency exchange			—			—			—			60.7		0.4		0.6
						$	3		$	16.4			$	7.2	$	9.3
																						$	—		$	—				$	0.6	$	1.9
	-1	Balance recorded in “Prepaid expenses and other” and “Other non-current assets”
	-2	Balance recorded in “Accrued liabilities” and “Other liabilities”															(in millions)
	As of March 28, 2014 and December 31, 2013, all financial instruments held by the Company were subject to enforceable master netting arrangements held by various financial institutions. In general, the terms of our agreements provide that in the event of an early termination the counterparties have the right to offset amounts owed or owing under that and any other agreement with the same counterparty. The Company’s accounting policy is to not offset these positions in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. As of March 28, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the net positions of the enforceable master netting agreements are not significantly different from the gross positions noted in the table above. Depending on the extent of an unrealized loss position on a derivative contract held by the Company, certain counterparties may require collateral to secure the Company’s derivative contract position. As of March 28, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were no contracts held by the Company that required collateral to secure the Company’s derivative positions.																Derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges:
	For the derivative instruments that were designated and qualified as cash flow hedges at March 29, 2013, the effective portion of the unrealized gain and loss on the derivative is reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings, which generally occurs over periods of less than one year. Gain and loss on the derivative representing either hedge ineffectiveness or hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized in current earnings.																Commodity futures		$	173.7		$	1.2		$	7.6		$	206	$	3.3	$	4.9
																	Foreign currency exchange			223.2		$	6			1.7			253.7		3.2		3.3
			Three Fiscal Months Ended March 29, 2013																			$	7.2		$	9.3				$	6.5	$	8.2
	(in millions)		Amount of			Amount of Gain			Amount of Gain		Location
			Comprehensive			(Loss)			(Loss) Recognized in
			Income (Loss)			Reclassified from			Income on the  Ineffective								-1	Balance recorded in “Prepaid expenses and other” and “Other non-current assets”
			Recognized in			Accumulated OCI			Portion (1)								-2	Balance recorded in “Accrued liabilities” and “Other liabilities”
			Accumulated OCI on			into Income											As of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, all financial instruments held by the Company were subject to enforceable master netting arrangements held by various financial institutions. In general, the terms of our agreements provide that in the event of an early termination the counterparties have the right to offset amounts owed or owing under that and any other agreement with the same counterparty. The Company’s accounting policy is to not offset these positions in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. As of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 the net positions of the enforceable master netting agreements are not significantly different from the gross positions noted in the table above. Depending on the extent of an unrealized loss position on a derivative contract held by the Company, certain counterparties may require collateral to secure the Company’s derivative contract position. As of December 31, 2013 there were no contracts held by the Company that required collateral to secure the Company’s derivative liability positions. As of December 31, 2012 there were contracts held by the Company that required $0.7 million in collateral to secure the Company’s derivative liability positions.
			Derivatives (Effective														For the above derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the unrealized gain and loss on the derivative is reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings, which generally occurs over periods of less than one year. Gain and loss on the derivative representing either hedge ineffectiveness or hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized in current earnings.
			Portion)
	Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
	Interest rate swaps		$	0.1		$	—		$	—	Interest expense								Year ended December 31, 2013
	Commodity futures			(1.3	)		(0.3	)		—	Cost of sales						(in millions)		Effective portion			Reclassified from			Ineffective portion			Location
	Foreign currency exchange			—			—			—	Other income (expense)								recognized in			Accumulated OCI			and amount
																			Accumulated OCI			Gain / (Loss)			excluded from
			$	(1.2	)	$	(0.3	)	$	—									Gain / (Loss)						effectiveness testing
																									Gain / (Loss)1
																	Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
	-1	The ineffective portion and the amount excluded from effectiveness testing for all derivatives designated as cash flow hedges is recognized in other income and expense.															Interest rate swaps		$	0.1		$	(0.1	)	$	—		Interest Expense
	For derivative instruments that are not designated as cash flow hedges, the unrealized gain or loss on the derivatives is reported in current earnings. For the three fiscal months ended March 28, 2014 and March 29, 2013, the Company recorded a loss of $14.6 million and $10.1 million, respectively, for derivative instruments not designated as cash flow hedges in other income (expense). No pre-tax gain or loss is expected to be reclassified into earnings from other comprehensive income in the next twelve months.																Commodity futures			(1.3	)		(1.9	)		—		Cost of Sales
	Other Forward Pricing Agreements
	In the normal course of business, the Company enters into forward pricing agreements for the purchase of copper and aluminum for delivery in a future month to match certain sales transactions. The Company accounts for these forward pricing arrangements under the “normal purchases and normal sales” scope exception because these arrangements are for purchases of copper and aluminum that will be delivered in quantities expected to be used by the Company over a reasonable period of time in the normal course of business. For these arrangements, it is probable at the inception and throughout the life of the arrangements that the arrangements will not settle net and will result in physical delivery of the inventory. At March 28, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had $29.3 million and $10.1 million, respectively, of future copper and aluminum purchases that were under forward pricing agreements. At March 28, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the fair value of these arrangements was $27.8 million and $10.6 million, respectively, and the Company had an unrealized loss of $1.5 million and an unrealized gain of $0.5 million, respectively, related to these transactions. The Company expects the unrealized losses under these agreements to offset firm sales price commitments with customers. Depending on the extent of the unrealized loss position on certain forward pricing agreements, certain counterparties may require collateral to secure the Company’s forward purchase agreements. There were no funds posted as collateral as of March 28, 2014 or December 31, 2013.																Total		$	(1.2	)	$	(2.0	)	$	—
																			Year ended December 31, 2012
																	(in millions)		Effective portion			Reclassified from			Ineffective portion			Location
																			recognized in			Accumulated OCI			and amount
																			Accumulated OCI			Gain / (Loss)			excluded from
																			Gain / (Loss)						effectiveness testing
																									Gain / (Loss) (1)
																	Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
																	Interest rate swaps		$	0.3		$	—		$	—		Interest Expense
																	Commodity futures			4.8			(3.3	)		(0.3	)	Cost of Sales
																	Foreign currency exchange			(0.2	)		(1.1	)		—		Other income / (expense)
																	Total		$	4.9		$	(4.4	)	$	(0.3	)
																	-1	The ineffective portion and the amount excluded from effectiveness testing for all derivatives designated as cash flow hedges is recognized in other income and expense.
																	For derivative instruments that are not designated as cash flow hedges the unrealized gain or loss on the derivatives is reported in current earnings. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company recorded a loss of $20.1 million for derivative instruments not designated as cash flow hedges in other income (expense). For the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company recorded a gain of $3.0 million for derivative instruments not designated as cash flow hedges in other income (expense). No pre-tax gains or losses are expected to be reclassified into earnings from other comprehensive income during 2014.
																	Other Forward Pricing Agreements
																	In the normal course of business, General Cable enters into forward pricing agreements for the purchase of copper and aluminum for delivery in a future month to match certain sales transactions. The Company accounts for these forward pricing arrangements under the “normal purchases and normal sales” scope exemption because these arrangements are for purchases of copper and aluminum that will be delivered in quantities expected to be used by the Company over a reasonable period of time in the normal course of business. For these arrangements, it is probable at the inception and throughout the life of the arrangements that the arrangements will not settle net and will result in physical delivery of the inventory. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, General Cable had $10.1 million and $37.7 million, respectively, of future copper and aluminum purchases that were under forward pricing agreements. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, General Cable had an unrealized gain of $0.5 million and an unrealized gain of $0.3 million, respectively, related to these transactions. The fair market value of the forward pricing agreements was $10.6 million and $38.0 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. General Cable expects the unrealized losses under these agreements to offset firm sales price commitments with customers. Depending on the extent of the unrealized loss position on certain forward pricing agreements, certain counterparties may require collateral to secure the Company’s forward purchase agreements. There were no funds posted as collateral as of December 31, 2013 or 2012.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Income Taxes	'	'
	10. Income Taxes	11. Income Taxes
	The Company’s effective tax rate for the three months ended March 28, 2014 and March 29, 2013 was 5.9% and 7.9% respectively. The low effective tax rate on the pre-tax loss for the first quarter of 2014 was primarily due to a relatively small income tax benefit recorded on the significant pre-tax charges recorded during the quarter related to asset impairments and the Venezuela currency devaluation. A $19.9 million income tax benefit was recognized due to the reversal of deferred tax liabilities associated with the $93.4 million PDIC tradename impairment charge, a $0.1 million income tax benefit was recognized on the $155.1 million PDIC goodwill impairment charge, no income tax benefit was recognized on the $8.0 million Venezuela lower of cost or market inventory charge, and no income tax benefit was recognized related to the $83.1 million Venezuelan currency devaluation charge. Similarly, the low effective tax rate on the pre-tax loss for the first quarter of 2013 was primarily due to no tax benefit being recognized on the $40.9 million Venezuela currency devaluation charge.	For financial reporting purposes, income before income taxes includes the following components (in millions):
	During the first quarter of 2014, the Company accrued approximately $1.6 million of income tax expense for uncertain tax positions likely to be taken in the current year and for interest and penalties on tax positions taken in prior periods, all of which would have a favorable impact on the effective tax rate, if recognized. The Company recognized a tax benefit of $5.2 million (including penalties and interest) in the first quarter of 2014 due primarily to the expiration of statute of limitations for certain tax exposures.
	The Company files income tax returns in numerous tax jurisdictions around the world. Due to uncertainties regarding the timing and outcome of various tax audits, appeals and settlements, it is difficult to reliably estimate the amount of unrecognized tax benefits that could change within the next twelve months. The Company believes it is reasonably possible that approximately $15 million of unrecognized tax benefits could change within the next twelve months due to the resolution of tax audits and statute of limitations expiration.
	The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) currently is in the process of examining the Company’s 2012 consolidated income tax return. The IRS completed its examination of the Company’s 2007 through 2010 consolidated income tax returns in the second quarter of 2013 with insignificant tax adjustments. With limited exceptions, tax years prior to 2008 are no longer open in major foreign, state, or local tax jurisdictions.		Year Ended
			Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012			Dec 31, 2011
		United States	$	2		$	38.4		$	51.2
		Foreign		25			48.5			40.2
		Total	$	27		$	86.9		$	91.4
		The provision (benefit) for income taxes consisted of the following (in millions):
			Year Ended
			Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012			Dec 31, 2011
		Current tax expense (benefit):
		Federal	$	(11.5	)	$	12		$	(8.6	)
		State		(0.2	)		3.4			(0.4	)
		Foreign		51.9			52.6			40.2
		Deferred tax expense (benefit):
		Federal		9			5.7			19.3
		State		(0.6	)		(0.6	)		1.7
		Foreign		(9.8	)		5.5			(13.6	)
		Total	$	38.8		$	78.6		$	38.6
		The reconciliation of reported income tax expense (benefit) to the amount of income tax expense that would result from applying domestic federal statutory tax rates to pretax income is as follows (in millions):
			Year Ended
			Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012			Dec 31, 2011
		Income tax expense (benefit) at Federal statutory tax rate	$	9.4		$	30.4		$	32
		Foreign tax rate differential		(5.1	)		(0.2	)		0.1
		Foreign withholding tax and surcharges		7.3			4.7			3.4
		Change in valuation allowance		24.8			31.2			5.3
		Change in uncertain tax positions		9.2			11.7			(4.8	)
		Nondeductible / nontaxable items		(6.8	)		(0.3	)		1.9
		Other (net)		—			1.1			0.7
		Total	$	38.8		$	78.6		$	38.6
		The components of deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows (in millions):
			Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012
		Deferred tax assets:
		Net operating loss carryforwards	$	98.3		$	78.6
		Pension and retiree benefits accruals		33			46.4
		Inventory		12.8			20
		Depreciation and fixed assets		12			7.7
		Tax credit carryforwards		9.3			6.5
		Other liabilities		67.7			49.8
		Valuation allowance		(93.8	)		(77.8	)
		Total deferred tax assets		139.3			131.2
		Deferred tax liabilities:
		Convertible debt discount		165.7			147.7
		Inventory		1.2			1.5
		Depreciation and fixed assets		87.4			89.1
		Intangibles		42.8			58.8
		Other		11			6.3
		Total deferred tax liabilities		308.1			303.4
		Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)	$	(168.8	)	$	(172.2	)
		The valuation of deferred tax assets is dependent on, among other things, the ability of the Company to generate a sufficient level of future taxable income in relevant taxing jurisdictions. In estimating future taxable income, the Company has considered both positive and negative evidence and has considered the implementation of prudent and feasible tax planning strategies. The Company has and will continue to review on a quarterly basis its assumptions and tax planning strategies and, if the amount of the estimated realizable net deferred tax asset is less than the amount currently on the balance sheet, the Company will reduce its deferred tax asset, recognizing a non-cash charge against reported earnings.
		In the third quarter of 2012, the Company updated its 2012 forecasts and substantially completed its 2013 global business planning process, which indicated continuing weakness in its Iberian market and business. After weighing all positive and negative evidence, including the three year cumulative loss position, and factoring in prudent and feasible tax planning strategies, management judged that it was not more likely than not that a future tax benefit for the deferred tax assets of its Spanish and Portuguese business units would be realized. Tax expense of $15 million was recorded in 2012 to establish a full valuation allowance against Spanish and Portuguese deferred tax assets, of which $5.3 million related to the beginning of the year net deferred tax asset position.
		In the fourth quarter of 2012, a valuation allowance was also recorded against deferred tax assets in the Company’s German business unit. The German business unit incurred an equipment failure in the fourth quarter that adversely impacted its ability to meet its contractual obligations for its large project work and reduced profit expectations. In addition, the German business was encountering certain other project delay/cancellation and warranty issues. After weighing all positive and negative evidence, including the three year cumulative loss position, and factoring in prudent and feasible tax planning strategies, management judged that it was not more likely than not that a future tax benefit for the deferred tax assets of its German business would be realized.
		Tax expense of $8.3 million was recorded in 2012 to establish a full valuation allowance against German deferred tax assets, none of which related to a beginning of the year net deferred tax asset position.
		A full valuation allowance was also recorded in the fourth quarter of 2012 for the Company’s Colombian distribution business since it was rendered redundant by the fourth quarter acquisition of Procables. The Colombian distribution business is winding down and is expected to generate losses until the business is terminated. Tax expense of $1.1 million was recorded in 2012 to establish a full valuation allowance against the Colombian deferred tax assets, of which $0.2 million related to the beginning of the year net deferred tax asset position.
		As of December 31, 2013, the Company has recorded approximately $93.8 million of valuation allowance to adjust deferred tax assets to the amount judged more likely than not to be realized. The valuation allowance is primarily attributable to certain foreign temporary differences and tax loss and tax credit carryforwards due to uncertainties regarding the ability to obtain future tax benefits for these tax attributes.
		The Company has recognized deferred tax assets of approximately $14.7 million for tax loss carryforwards in various taxing jurisdictions as follows (in millions):
			Tax Loss
		Jurisdiction	Carryforward			Expiration
		United States	$	16		2033
		New Zealand	$	10.3		Indefinite
		Spain		8.1		2026 - 2028
	Others		11.4		Various
	Total	$	45.8
	The Company also has various foreign subsidiaries with approximately $280 million of tax loss carryforwards in various jurisdictions that are subject to a valuation allowance due to statutory limitations on utilization, uncertainty of future profitability, and other relevant factors.
	The Company does not provide for deferred taxes on the excess of the financial reporting over the tax basis in investments in foreign subsidiaries that are indefinitely reinvested. These basis differences would become taxable upon the repatriation of assets from the foreign subsidiaries or a sale or liquidation of the foreign subsidiaries. The temporary difference for these basis differences was approximately $850 million as of December 31, 2013. The determination of the additional tax expense that would be incurred upon repatriation of assets or disposition of foreign subsidiaries is not practical because of the complexities and variables inherent in the hypothetical calculation.
	The Company applies ASC 740—Income Taxes in determining unrecognized tax benefits. ASC 740—Income Taxes prescribes a recognition threshold that a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements and provides guidance on derecognition, measurement, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition issues.
	The following is a tabular reconciliation of the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits for the year:
	(in millions)	Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012			Dec 31, 2011
	Unrecognized Tax Benefit — Beginning balance	$	64.2		$	58.8		$	66.1
	Gross Increases — Tax Positions in Prior Period		0.8			3.4			2.1
	Gross Decreases — Tax Positions in Prior Period		(0.9	)		(4.2	)		(4.9	)
	Gross Increases — Tax Positions in Current Period		8.9			15.1			8
	Settlements		(4.5	)		—			(0.3	)
	Lapse of Statute of Limitations		(3.6	)		(9.6	)		(11.4	)
	Foreign Currency Translation		(7.2	)		0.7			(0.8	)
	Unrecognized Tax Benefit — Ending Balance	$	57.7		$	64.2		$	58.8
	Included in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are $55.4 million, $61.7 million and $54.3 million, respectively, of tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate. Also included in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are $2.3 million, $2.5 million and $4.5 million of tax benefits that, if recognized, would result in adjustments to deferred taxes.
	The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense. Related to the unrecognized tax benefits noted above, the Company accrued penalties of $0.7 million and interest of $3.8 million during 2013 and in total, as of December 31, 2013, has recognized a liability for penalties of $7.6 million and interest of $15.4 million. During 2012 and 2011, the Company accrued penalties of $1.2 million and $(1.1) million, respectively, and interest of $2.4 million and $0.7 million, respectively, and in total, as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, had recognized liabilities for penalties of $7.8 million and $6.5 million, respectively and interest of $13.8 million and $11.4 million, respectively.
	The Company files income tax returns in numerous tax jurisdictions around the world. Due to uncertainties regarding the timing and outcome of various tax audits, appeals and settlements, it is difficult to reliably estimate the amount of unrecognized tax benefits that could change within the next twelve months. The Company believes it is reasonably possible that approximately $13 million of unrecognized tax benefits could change within the next twelve months due to the resolution of tax audits and statute of limitations expirations.
	The Company files income tax returns in the United States and numerous foreign, state, and local tax jurisdictions. Tax years that are open for examination and assessment by the Internal Revenue Service are 2007 — 2013. With limited exceptions, tax years prior to 2008 are no longer open in major foreign, state or local tax jurisdictions.
	On September 13, 2013, the U.S Treasury Department issued final regulations addressing the deduction and capitalization of expenditures related to tangible property. The final regulations, which are generally effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2014 but may be adopted in earlier years, will require the Company to assess the need to make tax method changes related to the treatment of costs incurred to acquire or improve tangible property. These method changes will not have an impact on total tax expense, but may result in either offsetting increases and decreases in current taxes payable and deferred taxes or offsetting shifts within the components of deferred taxes. Based on its initial analysis, and pending further analysis to be completed in 2014, the Company has reached a preliminary conclusion that it will elect to early adopt portions of the final regulations on its 2013 federal income tax return and will defer adoption of certain other portions of the regulations until 2014. The impact of the changes adopted for 2013 was not material to the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations. The tangible property regulations may require the Company to make additional tax method changes as of January 1, 2014, but the Company does not expect the impact of these changes to be material to its consolidated financial position or results of operations.

Employee_Benefit_Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	3 Months Ended													12 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2014													Dec. 31, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'													'
Employee Benefit Plans	'													'
	11. Employee Benefit Plans													12. Employee Benefit Plans
	The Company provides retirement benefits through contributory and noncontributory qualified and non-qualified defined benefit pension plans covering eligible domestic and international employees as well as through defined contribution plans and other postretirement benefits.													General Cable provides retirement benefits through contributory and noncontributory qualified and non-qualified defined benefit pension plans covering eligible domestic and international employees as well as through defined contribution plans and other postretirement benefits.
	Defined Benefit Pension Plans
	Benefits under the Company’s qualified U.S. defined benefit pension plan generally are based on years of service multiplied by a specific fixed dollar amount, and benefits under the Company’s qualified non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans generally are based on years of service and a variety of other factors that can include a specific fixed dollar amount or a percentage of either current salary or average salary over a specific period of time. The amounts funded for any plan year for the qualified U.S. defined benefit pension plan are neither less than the minimum required under federal law nor more than the maximum amount deductible for federal income tax purposes. The Company’s non-qualified unfunded U.S. defined benefit pension plans include a plan that provides defined benefits to select senior management employees beyond those benefits provided by other programs. The Company’s non-qualified unfunded non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans include plans that provide retirement indemnities to employees within the Company’s Europe and Mediterranean and ROW segments. Pension obligations for the majority of non-qualified unfunded defined benefit pension plans are provided for by provisions in the consolidated balance sheets and are based on local practices and regulations of the respective countries. The Company makes cash contributions for the costs of the non-qualified unfunded defined benefit pension plans as the benefits are paid.													Defined Benefit Pension Plans
	The components of net periodic benefit cost for pension benefits were as follows (in millions):													The changes in the benefit obligation and plan assets, the funded status of the plans and the amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows (in millions):
		Three Fiscal Months Ended														U.S. Plans						Non-U.S. Plans
		March 28, 2014						March 29, 2013								Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012			Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012
		U.S. Plans			Non-U.S. Plans			U.S. Plans			Non-U.S. Plans			Changes in Benefit Obligation:
	Service cost	$	0.5		$	1.4		$	0.5		$	1.7		Beginning benefit obligation		$	180.4		$	167.2		$	158.5		$	114.2
	Interest cost		2			1.7			1.8			1.4		Impact of foreign currency exchange rate change			—			—			(8.9	)		—
	Expected return on plan assets		(2.7	)		(0.8	)		(2.3	)		(0.5	)	Acquisitions			—			—			—			19.1
	Amortization of prior service cost		—			0.3			2.1			0.2		Service cost			1.9			1.8			6.5			4.3
	Amortization of net loss		1.2			0.1			—			0.4		Interest cost			7.2			7.7			5.9			6.1
														Settlement (gain) loss			—			—			(3.7	)		(2.5	)
	Net pension expense	$	1		$	2.7		$	2.1		$	3.2		Benefits paid			(10.1	)		(9.9	)		(5.0	)		(4.1	)
														Employee contributions			—			—			0.6			0.2
	The estimated net loss for the defined benefit pension plans that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net pension expense over the next fiscal year is $5.2 million. The prior service cost to be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net pension expense over the next fiscal year is immaterial.													Amendments / Change in assumptions			(0.1	)		0.1			(2.3	)		4
	Defined benefit pension plan cash contributions for the three fiscal months ended March 28, 2014 and March 29, 2013 were $3.3 million and $2.4 million, respectively.													Actuarial (gain) loss			(9.4	)		13.5			(8.7	)		17.2
														Ending benefit obligation		$	169.9		$	180.4		$	142.9		$	158.5
														Changes in Plan Assets:
														Beginning fair value of plan assets		$	129.1		$	126.6		$	46.1		$	40.1
														Impact of foreign currency exchange rate change			—			—			(3.4	)		0.5
														Acquisitions			—			—			—			16.9
														Employee contributions			—			—			0.6			—
														Actual return on plan assets			23.4			11.9			6.3			2.5
														Company contributions			0.5			0.5			10.7			8
														Settlements			—			—			(3.7	)		(17.8	)
														Benefits paid			(10.1	)		(9.9	)		(5.0	)		(4.1	)
														Ending fair value of plan assets		$	142.9		$	129.1		$	51.6		$	46.1
														Funded status at end of year		$	(27.0	)	$	(51.3	)	$	(91.3	)	$	(112.4	)
														Amounts Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheets:
														Other Assets		$	—		$	—		$	6.3		$	0.2
														Accrued liabilities		$	(0.4	)	$	(0.4	)	$	(5.2	)	$	(5.7	)
														Other liabilities		$	(26.6	)	$	(50.9	)	$	(92.4	)	$	(106.9	)
														Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:
														Net actuarial loss		$	55.4		$	87.6		$	17.1		$	31.2
														Prior service cost			0.4			0.4			5.7			8.9
														Transition obligation			—			—			0.3			0.5
																$	55.8		$	88		$	23.1		$	40.6
														The accumulated benefit obligation for US defined benefit retirement pension plans was $169.4 million and $179.4 million for 2013 and 2012, respectively. The accumulated benefit obligation for Non-US defined benefit retirement pension plans was $104.5 million and $136.1 million for 2013 and 2012, respectively. Pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets consist of the following (in millions):
																U.S. Plans						Non-U.S. Plans
																Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012			Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012
														Projected benefit obligation		$	169.9		$	180.4		$	115.4		$	149.7
														Accumulated benefit obligation			169.4			179.4			104.5			136.1
														Fair value of the plan assets			142.9			129			49.6			44.2
														Pension expense included the following components (in millions):
																U.S. Plans									Non-U.S. Plans
																Year ended									Year ended
																Dec 31,			Dec 31,			Dec 31,			Dec 31,			Dec 31,			Dec 31,
																2013			2012			2011			2013			2012			2011
														Pension expense:
														Service cost		$	1.9		$	1.8		$	1.4		$	6.5		$	4.3		$	3.1
														Interest cost			7.2			7.7			8.1			5.9			6.1			5.7
														Expected return on plan assets			(9.4	)		(9.1	)		(10.6	)		(2.7	)		(2.0	)		(2.4	)
														Amortization of prior service cost			0.1			0.1			0.1			1.2			1.4			0.3
														Amortization of net loss			8.5			8.3			5.1			1.2			1.2			1.2
														Amortization of transition obligation			—			—			—			0.1			0.2			0.2
														Curtailment (gain) loss			—			—			—			—			—			—
														Settlement (gain) loss			—			—			—			0.1			0.1			0.3
														Net pension expense		$	8.3		$	8.8		$	4.1		$	12.3		$	11.3		$	8.4
														The estimated net loss for the defined benefit pension plans that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net pension expense over the next fiscal year is $5.2 million. The prior service cost to be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net pension expense over the next fiscal year is $1.2 million.
														General Cable evaluates its actuarial assumptions at least annually, and adjusts them as necessary. The Company uses a measurement date of December 31 for all of its defined benefit pension plans. The weighted average assumptions used in determining benefit obligations were:
																U.S. Plans						Non-U.S. Plans
															Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012			Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012
													Discount rate			4.85	%		4.1	%		4.36	%		4.2	%
													Expected rate of increase in future compensation levels			2	%		2	%		3.85	%		4.1	%
													The weighted average assumptions used to determine net pension expense were:
															U.S. Plans									Non-U.S. Plans
															Dec 31,			Dec 31,			Dec 31,			Dec 31,			Dec 31,			Dec 31,
															2013			2012			2011			2013			2012			2011
													Discount rate			4.12	%		4.7	%		5.4	%		4.26	%		5.1	%		5.6	%
													Expected rate of increase in future compensation levels			2	%		2	%		2	%		3.94	%		6.1	%		4.3	%
													Long-term expected rate of return on plan assets			7.5	%		7.5	%		8.5	%		6.09	%		4.5	%		7.2	%
													Pension expense for the defined benefit pension plans sponsored by General Cable is determined based principally upon certain actuarial assumptions, including the discount rate and the expected long-term rate of return on assets. The discount rates for the U.S. defined benefit pension plans were determined based on a review of long-term bonds that receive one of the two highest ratings given by a recognized rating agency which are expected to be available during the period to maturity of the projected pension benefit obligations and based on information received from actuaries. Non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans followed a similar evaluation process based on financial markets in those countries where General Cable provides a defined benefit pension plan.
													The weighted-average long-term expected rate of return on assets is based on input from actuaries, including their review of historical 10-year, 20-year, and 25-year rates of inflation and real rates of return on various broad equity and bond indices in conjunction with the diversification of the asset portfolio. The Company’s overall investment strategy is to diversify its investments for the qualified U.S. defined benefit pension plan based on an asset allocation assumption of 65% allocated to equity investments, with an expected real rate of return of 8%, and 35% to fixed-income investments, with an expected real rate of return of 2%, and an assumed long-term rate of inflation of 3%. Equity investments primarily include investments in large-cap and mid-cap companies primarily located in the United States. The actual asset allocations were 54% of equity investments and 46% of fixed-income investments at December 31, 2013 and 66% of equity investments and 34% of fixed-income investments at December 31, 2012.
													Approximately 41% and 31% of plan assets were concentrated in two mutual funds as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The expected long-term rate of return on assets for qualified non-U.S. defined benefit plans is based on a weighted-average asset allocation assumption of 57% allocated to equity investments, 40% to fixed-income investments and 3% to other investments. The actual weighted-average asset allocations were 63% of equity investments, 37% of fixed-income investments and 0% of other investments at December 31, 2013 and 58% of equity investments, 40% of fixed-income investments and 3% of other investments at December 31, 2012. Management believes that long-term asset allocations on average and by location will approximate the Company’s assumptions and that the long-term rate of return used by each country that is included in the weighted-average long-term expected rate of return on assets is a reasonable assumption.
													The Company determined the fair market values of the pension plan assets based on the fair value hierarchy established in ASC 820—Fair Value Measurement. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair values which are provided in Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. The fair values of pension plan assets are primarily traded in active markets. For those that are not traded in active markets, the fair value is determined using quantitative models that require the use of multiple market inputs including interest rates, prices and indices to generate pricing and volatility factors, which are used to value the asset. The predominance of market inputs are actively quoted and can be validated through external sources, including brokers, market transactions and third-party pricing services. Estimation risk is greater for pension assets where observable market inputs are less readily available or are unobservable. The fair values of pension assets include adjustments for market liquidity, counterparty credit quality. The fair value of the Company’s pension plan assets at December 31, 2013 by asset category are as follows (in millions):
													Asset Category		Total			Quoted prices			Significant			Significant
																		in Active			Observable			Unobservable
																		Markets for			Inputs (Level 2)			Inputs (Level 3)
																		Identical
																		Assets (Level 1)
													Equity Securities		$	76.7		$	76.6		$	0.1		$	—
													Mutual Funds			89.5			58.9			30.6			—
													Short Term Investments			2.3			—			2.3			—
													Equitable Contract			1.2			—			1.2			—
													Fixed Income			20.8			—			20.8			—
													Coal Lease (1)			4			—			—			4
													Total		$	194.5		$	135.5		$	55		$	4
													The fair value of the Company’s pension plan assets at December 31, 2012 by asset category are as follows (in millions):
													Asset Category		Total			Quoted prices			Significant			Significant
																		in Active			Observable			Unobservable
																		Markets for			Inputs (Level 2)			Inputs (Level 3)
																		Identical
																		Assets (Level 1)
													Equity Securities		$	77.3		$	77.2		$	0.1		$	—
													Mutual Funds			54.7			37.9			16.8			—
													Short Term Investments			2.1			—			2.1			—
													Equitable Contract			1.3			—			1.3			—
													Fixed Income			11.5			—			11.5			—
													Coal Lease (1)			4.2			—			—			4.2
													Total		$	151.1		$	115.1		$	31.8		$	4.2
													-1	The Company’s interest represents approximately 26% of the lease which is currently between American Premier Underwriters (APU), the Lessor and CONSOL Energy (CONSOL), the Lessee. The lease pertains to real property mined by CONSOL located in Pennsylvania.
													The following table represents details of the fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):
															Coal Lease
													Beginning balance at January 1, 2012		$	4.4
													Change in fair value of plan assets			(0.2	)
													Purchases, sales, transfers, and settlements			—
													Ending balance December 31, 2012		$	4.2
													Change in fair value of plan assets			(0.2	)
													Purchases, sales, transfers, and settlements			—
													Ending balance at December 31, 2013		$	4
													The determination of pension expense for the qualified defined benefit pension plans is based on the fair market value of assets as of the measurement date. Investment gains and losses are recognized in the measurement of assets immediately. Such gains and losses will be amortized and recognized as part of the annual benefit cost to the extent that unrecognized net gains and losses from all sources exceed 10% of the greater of the projected benefit obligation or the market value of assets.
													General Cable’s expense under both U.S. and non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans is determined using the discount rate as of the beginning of the fiscal year, so 2014 expense for the pension plans will be based on the weighted-average discount rate of 4.9% for U.S. defined benefit pension plans and 4.4% for non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans.
													The Company expects to contribute, at a minimum, $13.2 million to its defined benefit pension plans for 2014. The estimated future benefit payments expected to be paid for the Company’s defined benefit pension plans are $17.5 million in 2014, $17.6 million in 2015, $17.5 million in 2016, $18.1 million in 2017, $17.8 million in 2018 and $97.6 million from 2019 through 2023.
													In the second quarter of 2012, the Company recorded a pre-tax non-cash settlement loss of $6.1 million for the termination of a legacy pension plan in the United Kingdom stemming from the 1999 acquisition of BICC.
													Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions
													General Cable has postretirement benefit plans that provide medical and life insurance for certain retirees and eligible dependents. General Cable funds the plans as claims or insurance premiums are incurred. The changes in accrued postretirement benefits were as follows (in millions):
															Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012
													Changes in Benefit Obligation:
													Beginning benefit obligation		$	6.3		$	7.1
													Service cost			0.1			0.1
													Interest cost			0.2			0.2
													Actuarial loss			(1.1	)		(0.4	)
													Benefits paid			(0.6	)		(0.8	)
													Foreign currency impact			0.1			0.1
													Ending benefit obligation		$	5		$	6.3
													Funded status at end of year		$	(5.0	)	$	(6.3	)
													Amounts Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheets:
													Accrued liabilities		$	(0.6	)	$	(0.9	)
													Other liabilities		$	(4.4	)	$	(5.4	)
													Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:
													Net actuarial loss		$	(0.3	)	$	0.6
													Prior service cost			(0.2	)		(0.2	)
															$	(0.5	)	$	0.4
													Net postretirement benefit expense included the following components (in millions):
															Year ended
															Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012			Dec 31, 2011
													Postretirement benefit expense:
													Service cost		$	0.1		$	0.1		$	0.1
													Interest cost			0.2			0.2			0.3
													Amortization of prior service cost			—			—			(0.1	)
													Amortization of net loss			0.1			—			0.1
													Net postretirement benefit expense		$	0.4		$	0.3		$	0.4
													The estimated net (gain) loss and prior service cost for the postretirement benefit plans that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net postretirement benefit expense over the next fiscal year will be immaterial in the coming year.
													The discount rate used in determining the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation was 2.95% for the year ended December 31, 2013, 3.00% for the year ended December 31, 2012 and 3.50% for the year ended December 31, 2011. The discount rate used in determining the net postretirement benefit expense was 3.70% for the year ended December 31, 2013, 3.5% for the year ended December 31, 2012 and 4.25% for the year ended December 31, 2011. The assumed health-care cost trend rate used in measuring the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation in 2013 was 8.00% decreasing gradually to 4.50% in year 2019 and thereafter, in 2012 was 8.00%, decreasing gradually to 4.50% in year 2019 and thereafter and in 2011 was 8.50% decreasing gradually to 4.50% in year 2019 and thereafter. Increasing the assumed health-care cost trend rate by 1% would result in an increase in the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation of $0.2 million for 2013. The effect of this change would increase net postretirement benefit expense by less than $0.1 million. Decreasing the assumed health-care cost trend rate by 1% would result in a decrease in the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation of $0.2 million for 2013. The effect of this change would decrease net postretirement benefit expense by less than $0.1 million.
													The estimated future benefit payments expected to be paid for the Company’s postretirement benefits other than pensions are $0.7 million in 2014, $0.6 million in 2015, $0.6 million in 2016, $0.6 million in 2017, $0.5 million in 2018 and $2.0 million and thereafter.
													Defined Contribution Plans
													Expense under both U.S. and non-U.S. defined contribution plans generally equals up to six percent of each eligible employee’s covered compensation based on the location and status of the employee. The net defined contribution plan expense recognized was $12.0 million, $10.0 million and $9.3 million, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.

Total_Equity

Total Equity	3 Months Ended																									12 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2014																									Dec. 31, 2013
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'																									'
Total Equity	'																									'
	12. Total Equity																									13. Total Equity
	The Company is authorized to issue 200 million shares of common stock and 25 million shares of preferred stock. Condensed consolidated statements of changes in total equity are presented below for the three months ended March 28, 2014 and March 29, 2013 (in millions):																									General Cable is authorized to issue 200 million shares of common stock and 25 million shares of preferred stock.
																										The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, consisted of the following (in millions):
					General Cable Total Equity
		Total			Common			Add’l			Treasury			Retained			Accumulated			Non-Controlling							Fiscal Years Ended
		Equity			Stock			Paid in			Stock			Earnings			Other			Interest							31-Dec-13						31-Dec-12
					Amount			Capital									Comprehensive										Company			Noncontrolling			Company			Noncontrolling
																	Income/(Loss)										Common			Interest			Common			Interest
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	1,379.80		$	0.6		$	699.6		$	(155.3	)	$	847.4		$	(112.1	)	$	99.6						Shareholders						Shareholders
	Comprehensive income (loss)		(349.3	)		—			—			—			(315.4	)		(8.9	)		(25.0	)				Foreign currency translation adjustment	$	(67.1	)	$	(24.5	)	$	(27.9	)	$	(16.8	)
	Stock dividends		(9.0	)											(9.0	)										Pension adjustments, net of tax		(52.6	)		(2.9	)		(84.4	)		(3.1	)
	Repurchase of common shares		(30.7	)		—			—			(30.7	)		—			—			—					Change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax		—			—			0.1			(0.4	)
	Other — issuance pursuant to restricted stock, stock options and other		2.5						2.2			0.3														Company deferred stock held in rabbi trust, net of tax		7.3			—			7.3			—
																										Other		0.3			—			0.3			—
	Balance, March 28, 2014	$	993.3		$	0.6		$	701.8		$	(185.7	)	$	523		$	(121.0	)	$	74.6
																										Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$	(112.1	)	$	(27.4	)	$	(104.6	)	$	(20.3	)
																										The following is the detail of the change in the Company’s accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) from December 31, 2012 to December 31, 2013 including the effect of significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income as required by ASC 2013-02 (in millions, net of tax):
					General Cable Total Equity
		Total			Preferred			Common			Add’l			Treasury			Retained			Accumulated			Non-Controlling
		Equity			Stock			Stock			Paid in			Stock			Earnings			Other			Interest				Foreign			Change of fair			Change in fair			Deferred			Other		Total
					Amount			Amount			Capital									Comprehensive							currency			value of pension			value of			stock held in
																				Income/(Loss)							translation			benefit			derivatives			rabbi trust
	Balance, December 31, 2012	$	1,448.20		$	3.8		$	0.6		$	676.7		$	(137.0	)	$	892.2		$	(104.6	)	$	116.5						obligation
	Comprehensive income (loss)		(45.3	)														(45.7	)		(2.1	)		2.5		Balance, December 31, 2012	$	(27.9	)	$	(84.4	)	$	0.1		$	7.3		$	0.3	$	(104.6	)
	Preferred stock dividend		(0.1	)														(0.1	)							Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		(39.2	)		13.6			(0.8	)		—			—		(26.4	)
	Excess tax benefit from stock based compensation		(1.0	)								(1.0	)													Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		—			18.2			0.7			—			—		18.9
	Dividends paid to non-controlling interest		(0.3	)																				(0.3	)
	Other — issuance pursuant to restricted stock, stock options and other		1.9									1.3			0.6									—		Net current—period other comprehensive income (loss)		(39.2	)		31.8			(0.1	)		—			—		(7.5	)
	Balance, March 29, 2013	$	1,403.40		$	3.8		$	0.6		$	677		$	(136.4	)	$	846.4		$	(106.7	)	$	118.7		Balance, December 31, 2013	$	(67.1	)	$	(52.6	)	$	—		$	7.3		$	0.3	$	(112.1	)
	The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of March 28, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, consisted of the following (in millions):
																										The following is the detail of the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2013 (in millions, net of tax):
		March 28, 2014						December 31, 2013
		Company			Non-Controlling			Company			Non-Controlling																Year Ended,
		Common			Interest			Common			Interest																December 31, 2013
		Shareholders						Shareholders																			Amount reclassified			Affected line item
	Foreign currency translation adjustment	$	(76.9	)	$	(25.5	)	$	(67.1	)	$	(24.5	)														from accumulated			in the Consolidated
	Change in fair value of pension benefit obligation, net of tax		(51.7	)		(2.9	)		(52.6	)		(2.9	)														other comprehensive			Statement of
	Company deferred stock held in rabbi trust, net of tax		7.3			—			7.3			—															income			Operations and
	Other		0.3			—			0.3			—																		Comprehensive
																														Income (Loss)
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$	(121.0	)	$	(28.4	)	$	(112.1	)	$	(27.4	)													Change in fair value of derivatives:
																										Commodity contracts	$	0.7			Cost of Sales
	The following is the detail of the change in the Company’s accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) from December 31, 2013 to March 28, 2014 including the effect of significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (in millions, net of tax):																									Total—Change in fair value of derivatives		0.7
																										Amortization of defined pension items
		Foreign			Change of fair			Deferred stock			Other			Total												Prior service cost		1.7			SG&A
		currency			value of pension			held in rabbi																		Net loss		16.5			SG&A
		translation			benefit obligation			trust
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	(67.1	)	$	(52.6	)	$	7.3		$	0.3		$	(112.1	)										Total—Amortization of defined benefit pension items		18.2
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		(9.8	)		—			—			—			(9.8	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		—			0.9			—			—			0.9											Total	$	18.9
	Net current — period other comprehensive income		(9.8	)		0.9			—			—			(8.9	)
																										Stock Repurchase Programs
	Balance, March 28, 2014	$	(76.9	)	$	(51.7	)	$	7.3		$	0.3		$	(121.0	)										On December 10, 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the extension of the Company’s existing $125 million share repurchase program through the end of 2014. Stock purchases under this program may be made through the open market and privately negotiated transactions at times and in such amounts as deemed appropriate by a special committee appointed by the Board. Under the stock repurchase program, the Company purchased $19.5 million, or 597,531 common shares at an average price of $32.65 per share, during the year ended December 31, 2013. Under the prior stock repurchase program the Company purchased $1.2 million, or 50,000 common shares at an average price of $24.80 per share, during the year ended December 31, 2012. The Company’s future repurchase of shares is subject to the terms of the Company’s Revolving Credit Facility and the indentures governing the Subordinated Convertible Notes, Senior Floating Rate Notes and 5.75% Senior Notes.
																										Preferred Stock
	The following is the detail of the change in the Company’s accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) from December 31, 2012 to March 29, 2013 including the effect of significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (in millions, net of tax):																									The Company issued 2,070,000 shares of General Cable 5.75% Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series A preferred stock”) on November 24, 2003. Zero shares and 76,002 were outstanding under the original terms of the Series A preferred stock issuance as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Company’s outstanding shares of the Series A preferred stock were to be mandatorily redeemed on November 24, 2013. Prior to the redemption date, all but two shareholders elected to convert their shares into shares of the Company’s common stock at the conversion ratio of 5.056 shares of common stock per share of Series A preferred stock. As a result of the conversions and mandatory redemption, as of November 25, 2013, no shares of the Series A preferred stock were outstanding.
																										Dividends on Common Stock
																										On May 20, 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the payment of a regular quarterly dividend of $0.18 per quarter. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company paid in total approximately $26.7 million to all common shareholders of record, or $0.54 per share. Future declarations of dividends and the establishment of future record dates and payment dates are subject to the final determination of our Board of Directors. In determining dividends, the Board of Directors takes into consideration items such as general business conditions, financial performance, projected cash flows and anticipated financing needs. Future payments of dividends is also subject to the Company’s Revolving Credit Facility, the indentures governing the Subordinated Convertible Notes, Senior Floating Rate Notes and 5.75% Senior Notes, and the requirements of Delaware General Corporation law.
		Foreign			Change of fair			Change in			Deferred stock			Other			Total									Deferred Compensation Plan
		currency			value of pension			fair value of			held in rabbi															The Company maintains a deferred compensation plan (“Deferred Compensation Plan”). This plan is available to directors and certain officers and managers of the Company. The plan allows participants to defer all or a portion of their directors’ fees and/or salary and annual bonuses, as applicable, and it permits participants to elect to contribute and defer all or any portion of their nonvested stock, restricted stock and stock awards. All deferrals to the participants’ accounts vest immediately; Company contributions vest according to the vesting schedules in the qualified plan and nonvested stock and restricted stock vests according to the schedule designated by the award. The Company makes matching and retirement contributions (currently equal to 6%) of compensation paid over the maximum allowed for qualified pension benefits, whether or not the employee elects to defer any compensation. The Deferred Compensation Plan does not have dollar limits on tax-deferred contributions. The assets of the Deferred Compensation Plan are held in a Rabbi Trust (“Trust”) and, therefore, are available to satisfy the claims of the Company’s creditors in the event of bankruptcy or insolvency of the Company. Participants have the right to request that their account balance be determined by reference to specified investment alternatives (with the exception of the portion of the account which consists of deferred nonvested and subsequently vested stock and restricted stock). With certain exceptions, these investment alternatives are the same alternatives offered to participants in the General Cable Retirement and Savings Plan for Salaried Associates. In addition, participants have the right to request that the Plan Administrator re-allocate the deferral among available investment alternatives; provided, however that the Plan Administrator is not required to honor such requests. Distributions from the plan are generally made upon the participants’ termination as a director and/or employee, as applicable, of the Company. Participants receive payments from the plan in cash, either as a lump sum payment or through equal annual installments from between one and ten years, except for the nonvested and subsequently vested stock and restricted stock, which the participants receive in shares of General Cable stock.
		translation			benefit obligation			derivatives			trust															The Company accounts for its Deferred Compensation Plan in accordance with ASC 710—Compensation — General, as it relates to arrangements where amounts earned are held in rabbi trusts. Assets of the Trust, other than the nonvested and subsequently vested stock and restricted stock of the Company, are invested in funds covering a variety of securities and investment strategies, approximately 89% are invested in mutual funds and the remaining 11% are invested in a General Cable stock fund. Mutual funds available to participants are publicly quoted and reported at market value. The Company accounts for these investments as trading securities in accordance with ASC 320—Investments — Debt and Equity Securities. The Trust also holds nonvested and subsequently vested stock and restricted stock shares of the Company. The Company’s nonvested and subsequently vested and restricted stock that are held by the Trust are accounted for in additional paid-in capital as discussed in ASC 718—Compensation — Stock Compensation.
	Balance, December 31, 2012	$	(27.9	)	$	(84.4	)	$	0.1		$	7.3		$	0.3		$	(104.6	)							The market value of mutual fund investments, nonvested and subsequently vested stock and restricted stock in the Trust was $42.0 million and $38.1 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The market value of the assets held by the Trust, exclusive of the market value of the shares of the Company’s nonvested and subsequently vested restricted stock, restricted stock units held in the deferred compensation plan and Company stock investments by participants’ elections, at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 was $22.2 million and $17.7 million, respectively, and is classified as “other non-current assets” in the consolidated balance sheets. Amounts payable to the plan participants at December 31, 2013 and 2012, excluding the market value of the shares of the Company’s nonvested and subsequently vested restricted stock and restricted stock units held, was $24.2 million and $19.8 million, respectively, and is classified as “other liabilities” in the consolidated balance sheets.
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		(4.2	)		—			(0.8	)		—			—			(5.0	)							In accordance with ASC 710—Compensation — General, all market value fluctuations of the Trust assets, exclusive of the shares of nonvested and subsequently vested stock and restricted stock of the Company, are effectively offset by changes in the market value of the deferred compensation liability held by the Trust, which are included as compensation expense in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss). Prior to 2012, management had classified the mutual fund assets as available for sale; as such, changes in the value of these investments were recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income.
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		—			2.7			0.2			—			—			2.9
Net current — period other comprehensive income		(4.2	)		2.7			(0.6	)		—			—			(2.1	)
Balance, March 29, 2013	$	(32.1	)	$	(81.7	)	$	(0.5	)	$	7.3		$	0.3		$	(106.7	)
The following is the detail of the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended March 28, 2014 (in millions, net of tax):
	Three Fiscal Months			Three Fiscal Months
	Ended March 28, 2014			Ended March 29,
				2013
	Amount reclassified			Amount reclassified			Affected line item
	from accumulated			from accumulated			in the Consolidated
	other comprehensive			other comprehensive			Statement of
	income			income			Operations and
							Comprehensive
							Income (Loss)
Change in fair value of derivatives:
Commodity contracts	$	—		$	0.2			Cost of Sales
Total — Change in fair value of derivatives		—			0.2
Amortization of defined pension items
Prior service cost		0.2			2.3			SG&A
Net loss		0.7			0.4			SG&A
Total — Amortization of defined benefit pension items		0.9			2.7
Total	$	0.9		$	2.9
Stock Repurchase Programs
On December 10, 2013 the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the extension of the Company’s existing $125 million share repurchase program through the end of 2014. Stock purchases under this program may be made through the open market and privately negotiated transactions at times and in such amounts as deemed appropriate by a special committee appointed by the Board. Under this stock repurchase program the Company purchased $30.7 million, or 1,000,000 common shares at an average price of $30.73 per share, during the three months ended March 28, 2014. The Company’s future repurchase of shares is subject to the terms of the Company’s Revolving Credit Facility and the indentures governing the Subordinated Convertible Notes, Senior Floating Notes and 5.75% Senior Notes.
Dividends on Common Stock
On May 20, 2013 the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the payment of a regular quarterly dividend. During the three months ended March 28, 2014 the Company paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share, or approximately $9.0 million in total. Future declarations of dividends and the establishment of future record dates and payment dates are subject to the final determination of our Board of Directors. In determining dividends, the Board of Directors takes into consideration items such as general business conditions, financial performance, projected cash flows and anticipated financing needs. Future payments of dividends is also subject to the Company’s Revolving Credit Facility, the indentures governing the Subordinated Convertible Notes, Senior Floating Rate Notes and 5.75% Senior Notes, and the requirements of Delaware General Corporation law.
Deferred Compensation Plan
The Company maintains a deferred compensation plan (“Deferred Compensation Plan”) under the terms and conditions disclosed in the Company’s 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The Company accounts for the Deferred Compensation Plan in accordance with ASC 710—Compensation—General as it relates to arrangements where amounts earned are held in a rabbi trust. The market value of mutual fund investments, nonvested and subsequently vested stock and restricted stock in the rabbi trust was $39.9 million and $42.0 million as of March 28, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The market value of the assets held by the rabbi trust, exclusive of the market value of the shares of the Company’s nonvested and subsequently vested restricted stock, restricted stock units held in the deferred compensation plan and Company stock investments by participants’ elections, at March 28, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was $22.7 million and $22.2 million, respectively, and is classified as “other non-current assets” in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Amounts payable to the plan participants at March 28, 2014 and December 31, 2013, excluding the market value of the shares of the Company’s nonvested and subsequently vested restricted stock and restricted stock units held, were $24.4 million and $24.2 million, respectively, and are classified as “other liabilities” in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

ShareBased_Compensation

Share-Based Compensation	3 Months Ended						12 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2014						Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'						'
Share-Based Compensation	'						'
	13. Share-Based Compensation						14. Share-Based Compensation
	The Company has various plans that provide for granting restricted stock units, performance stock units, restricted stock and stock options to certain employees and independent directors of the Company and its subsidiaries. The Company recognizes compensation expense for share-based payments based on the fair value of the awards at the grant date. The Black-Scholes valuation model is used to determine the fair value of non-qualified stock options. The fair value of performance stock units is determined using a Monte Carlo simulation model. Restricted stock units and restricted stock awards fair value is based on the Company market stock price on the date of grant. The table below summarizes share-based compensation for the three fiscal months ended March 28, 2014 and March 29, 2013 (in millions).						The Company has various plans that provide for granting options, restricted stock units and restricted stock to certain employees and independent directors of the Company and its subsidiaries. The Company recognizes compensation expense for share-based payments based on the fair value of the awards at the grant date. The table below summarizes compensation expense for the Company’s non-qualified stock options based on the fair value method estimated using the Black-Scholes valuation model, and non-vested stock awards, including restricted stock units, and performance-based non-vested stock awards based on the fair value method for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. The Company records compensation expense related to non-vested stock awards as a component of selling, general and administrative expense.
			Three Fiscal Months Ended						Year Ended
			March 28, 2014		March 29, 2013		(in millions)		Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012			Dec 31, 2011
	Non-qualified stock option expense		$	1.3	$	1.1	Non-qualified stock option expense		$	5.5		$	4.9		$	4.8
	Non-vested stock awards expense			2.7		1.7	Non-vested stock awards expense			0.2			1.7			2.8
							Stock unit awards			5.2			4.5			3.1
	Total pre-tax share-based compensation expense		$	4	$	2.8	Performance-based non-vested stock awards expense			2			1.4			1
	Excess tax benefit on share-based compensation (1)		$	—	$	0.1	Total pre-tax share-based compensation expense		$	12.9		$	12.5		$	11.7
							Excess tax benefit (deficiency) on share-based compensation (1)		$	(0.7	)	$	(0.6	)	$	1
	-1	Cash inflows (outflows) recognized as financing activities in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.
	The Company records share based compensation expense as a component of selling, general and administrative expense. There have been no material changes in financial condition or operations that would affect the method or the nature of the share-based compensation recorded in the current period or the prior comparative periods.						-1	Cash inflows (outflows) recognized as financing and operating activities in the Company’s consolidated statement of cash flows
							During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, cash received from stock option exercises was $0.7 million, $0.1 million and $1.5 million, respectively. The total tax benefit to be realized for tax deductions from these option exercises was $0.4 million, $0.1 million and $1.0 million, respectively. The $5.0 million and $3.6 million tax deductions for all share-based compensation for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, includes $(0.7) million and $(0.6) million of excess tax benefits (deficiencies). The 2013 deficiency does not impact cash flow due to the US tax loss carry forward position. The 2012 deficiency is classified as a cash outflow of financing activities and a cash inflow from operating activities. The Company has elected the shortcut method to calculate the pool of excess tax benefits available to absorb tax deficiencies recognized subsequent to the adoption of ASC 718—Compensation — Stock Compensation.
							The Company currently has share-based compensation awards outstanding under three plans. These plans allow the Company to fulfill its incentive award obligations generally by granting nonqualified stock options and nonvested stock awards. New shares are issued when nonqualified stock options are exercised and when non-vested stock awards are granted. There have been no material modifications made to these plans during the year ended December 31, 2013 or 2012. On May 10, 2005, the General Cable Corporation 2005 Stock Incentive Plan (“2005 Plan”) was approved and replaced the two previous equity compensation plans, the 1997 Stock Incentive Plan and the 2000 Stock Option Plan. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors will no longer grant any awards under the previous plans but will continue to administer awards which were previously granted under the 1997 and 2000 plans. The 2005 Plan authorized a maximum of 5.8 million shares to be granted. Shares reserved for future grants, including options, under the 2005 Plan, approximated 2.3 million at December 31, 2013.
							The 2005 Stock Incentive Plan authorizes the following types of awards to be granted: (i) Stock Options (both Incentive Stock Options and Nonqualified Stock Options); (ii) Stock Appreciation Rights; (iii) Nonvested and Restricted Stock Awards; (iv) Performance Awards; and (v) Stock Units, as more fully described in the 2005 Plan. Each award is subject to such terms and conditions consistent with the 2005 Plan as determined by the Compensation Committee and as set forth in an award agreement and awards under the 2005 Plan were granted at not less than the closing market price on the date of grant.
							The 2000 Stock Option Plan (“2000 Plan”), as amended, authorized a maximum of 1.5 million non-qualified options to be granted. No other forms of award were authorized under this plan. Stock options were granted to employees selected by the Compensation Committee of the Board or the Chief Executive Officer at prices which were not less than the closing market price on the date of grant. The Compensation Committee (or Chief Executive Officer) had authority to set all the terms of each grant.
							The 1997 Stock Incentive Plan (“1997 Plan”) authorized a maximum of 4.7 million nonvested shares, options or units of common stock to be granted. Stock options were granted to employees selected by the Compensation Committee of the Board or the Chief Executive Officer at prices which were not less than the closing market price on the date of grant. The Compensation Committee (or Chief Executive Officer) had authority to set all the terms of each grant.
							Stock Options
							All options awarded under the 2005 Plan have a term of 10 years from the grant date. The majority of the options vest ratably over three years of continued employment from the grant date. The majority of the options granted under the 2000 Plan will expire in 10 years and become fully exercisable ratably over three years of continued employment or become fully exercisable after three years of continued employment. A summary of stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2013 is as follows (options in thousands and aggregate intrinsic value in millions):
									Options			Weighted			Weighted			Aggregate
									Outstanding			Average			Average			Intrinsic
												Exercise			Remaining			Value
												Price			Contractual
															Term
							Outstanding at December 31, 2012			1,814.80		$	32.99			5.9 years		$	9.5
							Granted			334			35.24
							Exercised			(50.5	)		13.33
							Forfeited or Expired			(154.2	)		41.92
							Outstanding as of December 31, 2013			1,944.10		$	33.18			6.1 years		$	7
							Exercisable at December 31, 2013			1,342.10		$	32.31			4.9 years		$	7
							Options expected to vest in the next twelve months			277.3		$	35.99			8.3 years		$	—
							During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the weighted average grant date fair value of options granted was $35.24, $32.50 and $24.11, respectively, the total intrinsic value of options exercised was $1.0 million, $0.3 million, and $2.8 million, respectively, and the total fair value of options vested during the periods was $20.8 million, $18.7 million, and $14.3 million, respectively. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the total compensation cost related to nonvested options not yet recognized was $4.1 million and $3.4 million with a weighted average expense recognition period of 1.9 years and 1.8 years, respectively.
							The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes valuation model using the following weighted-average assumptions:
									Year Ended
									Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012			Dec 31, 2011
							Risk-free interest rate (1)			0.6	%		1	%		2.4	%
							Expected dividend yield (2)			0			0			N/A
							Expected option life (3)			4.4 years			5.0 years			5.0 years
							Expected stock price volatility (4)			67.8	%		68	%		65.6	%
							Weighted average fair value of options granted		$	18.6		$	18.2		$	24.11
							-1	Risk-free interest rate — This is the U.S. Treasury rate at the grant date having a term approximately equal to the expected life of the option. An increase in the risk-free interest rate will increase compensation expense.
							-2	Expected dividend yield — The Company did not pay dividends in the year ended December 31, 2012; therefore compensation expense was not decreased. The assumptions for the compensation expense were set at the beginning of the year prior to the Company deciding to pay dividends in 2013; as the Company did not expect to pay dividends in 2013 there was no effect on compensation expense in the year ended December 31, 2013.
							-3	Expected option life — This is the period of time over which the options granted are expected to remain outstanding and is based on historical experience. Options granted have a maximum term of ten years. An increase in expected life will increase compensation expense.
							-4	Expected stock price volatility — This is a measure of the amount by which a price has fluctuated or is expected to fluctuate. The Company uses actual historical changes in the market value of the Company’s stock to calculate the volatility assumption as it is management’s belief that this is the best indicator of future volatility. An increase in the expected volatility will increase compensation expense.
							Additional information regarding options outstanding as of December 31, 2013 is as follows (options in thousands):
							Range of Option Prices		Options			Weighted			Weighted			Options		Weighted
									Outstanding			Average			Average			Exercisable		Average
												Exercise Price			Remaining					Exercise Price
															Contractual
															Life
							$0—$14			76.6		$	11.9			1.1			76.6	$	11.9
							$14—$28			747.2		$	21.8			5			747.2	$	21.8
							$28—$42			640		$	33.93			8.7			102	$	32.5
							$42—$56			274		$	45.29			5.9			210	$	46.02
							$56—$70			206.3		$	63.87			4			206.3	$	63.87
							Nonvested Stock
							The majority of the nonvested stock and stock unit awards issued under the 2005 Plan are restricted as to transferability and salability with these restrictions being removed in equal annual installments over the five-year period following the grant date. The majority of the nonvested stock awards issued under the 1997 Plan are restricted as to transferability and salability with these restrictions expiring ratably over a three-year or five-year period, expiring after six years from the date of grant or expiring ratably from the second anniversary to the sixth anniversary of the date of grant. A minimal amount of immediately vesting restricted stock held by certain members of the Company’s Board of Directors in the Deferred Compensation Plan is included in this presentation as nonvested stock.
							A summary of all nonvested stock and restricted stock units activity for the year ended December 31, 2013, is as follows (shares in thousands):
									Shares			Weighted Average
									Outstanding			Grant Date
												Fair Value
							Balance, December 31, 2012			853.9		$	30.26
							Granted			301.2			34.83
						Vested			(201.2	)		30.81
						Forfeited			(62.0	)		24.94
						Balance, December 31, 2013			891.9		$	32.02
						The weighted-average grant date fair value of all nonvested shares and restricted stock units granted, the total fair value (in millions) of all nonvested shares and restricted stock units granted, and the fair value (in millions) of all nonvested shares and restricted stock units that have vested during each of the past three years is as follows:
								Year Ended
								Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012			Dec 31, 2011
						Weighted-average grant date fair value of nonvested shares granted		$	34.83		$	29.65		$	39.94
						Fair value of nonvested shares granted		$	10.5		$	9.1		$	7.9
						Fair value of shares vested		$	6.2		$	7		$	2.5
						As of December 31, 2013, there was $13.4 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to all nonvested stock and restricted stock units. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.46 years. There are 237 thousand nonvested stock and restricted stock units with a weighted average grant price of $29.52 and a fair value of $7.0 million expected to vest in 2014.

Redeemable_Noncontrolling_Inte

Redeemable Non-controlling Interest	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2014				Dec. 31, 2013
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]	'				'
Redeemable Non-controlling Interest	'				'
	14. Redeemable Non-controlling Interest				15. Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
	On October 1, 2012, the Company participated in a share subscription for 60% of the outstanding and issued shares of Procables . The existing shareholders immediately prior to the subscription (the “Sellers” or “Minority Shareholders”) maintained control of the remaining 40% of the shares. The Company and the Minority Shareholders also agreed to certain put and call options with regard to the remaining 40% interest in Procables retained by the Minority Shareholders. For a 36-month period commencing on the fifth anniversary of the closing date, the Minority Shareholders may exercise a put option to sell their entire 40% interest in Procables to the Company. The Company shall be irrevocably obligated to purchase the shares (the “Put Option”). In addition, the Company has a call option (the “Call Option”) to purchase the Minority Shareholders’ 40% interest in Procables, during the 36-month period commencing on the expiration of the Put Option period. The consideration to be exchanged, per share in the event of a Put Option or Call Option shall be the higher of the following (1) the final per share purchase price; or (2) a price per Share based on the Company’s enterprise value equal to seven times the average of its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) over the two most recently audited year-end financial statements immediately prior to the option being exercised, minus the 12-month average Net Indebtedness of the Company for the most recent audited fiscal year (“EBITDA average”). The Company determined that the Put Option is embedded within the noncontrolling interest shares that are subject to the Put Option. The redemption feature requires classification of the Minority Shareholder’s interest in the Consolidated Balance Sheet outside of equity under caption “Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest”.				The Company acquired 60% of Procables on October 1, 2012 and entered into certain option agreements with the Minority Shareholders; refer to Note 3—Acquisitions and Divestitures for additional details. The Company determined that the Put Option is embedded within the noncontrolling interest shares that are subject to the Put Option. The redemption feature requires classification of the Minority Shareholder’s interest in the Consolidated Balance Sheet outside of equity under caption “Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest”.
	The redeemable non-controlling interest of Procables was recorded on the acquisition date based on the estimated fair value of the shares including the embedded Put Option. The fair value of the Put Option was estimated at the higher of the final per share purchase price or EBITDA average. At March 28, 2014, the final per share purchase price was greater than the EBITDA average; therefore, the redeemable non-controlling interest was valued at the same cost as the fair value determined at the opening balance sheet date subject to foreign currency translation. Subsequent adjustments to the value of the redeemable noncontrolling interest due to the redemption feature, if any, will be recognized as they occur and recorded within Net Income.				The redeemable noncontrolling interest of Procables was recorded on the acquisition date based on the estimated fair value of the shares including the embedded Put Option. The fair value of the Put Option was estimated at the higher of the final per share purchase price or EBITDA average. At December 31, 2013, the final per share purchase price was greater than the EBITDA average; therefore, the redeemable noncontrolling interest was valued at the same cost as the fair value determined at the opening balance sheet date subject to foreign currency translation. Subsequent adjustments to the value of the redeemable noncontrolling interest due to the redemption feature, if any, will be recognized as they occur and recorded within Net Income. The following is a rollforward of the redeemable noncontrolling interest (in millions):
	The following is a rollforward of the redeemable non-controlling interest (in millions):
					Balance, December 31, 2012	$	18.6
					Foreign currency translation		(1.6	)
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	17
	Net income (loss)		—		Balance, December 31, 2013	$	17
	Foreign currency translation		(0.3	)
	Balance, March 28, 2014	$	16.7

Shipping_and_Handling_Costs

Shipping and Handling Costs	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2014
Shipping And Handling Costs [Abstract]	'
Shipping and Handling Costs	'
	15. Shipping and Handling Costs
	All shipping and handling amounts billed to a customer in a sales transaction are classified as revenue. Shipping and handling costs associated with storage and handling of finished goods and shipments to customers are included in cost of sales and totaled $41.1 million and $37.8 million, respectively, for the three fiscal months ended March 28, 2014 and March 29, 2013.

Earnings_Loss_Per_Common_Share

Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2014								Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'								'
Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share	'								'
	16. Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share								16. Earnings Per Common Share
	The Company applies the two-class method of computing basic and diluted earnings per share. Future declarations of dividends and the establishment of future record dates and payment dates are subject to the final determination of our Board of Directors. For the three fiscal months ended March 29, 2013, the Company did not declare, pay or otherwise accrue a dividend payable to the holders of the Company’s common stock or holders of unvested share-based payment awards (restricted stock).								The Company applies the two-class method of computing basic and diluted earnings per share. Future declarations of dividends and the establishment of future record dates and payment dates are subject to the final determination of our Board of Directors. For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company did not declare, pay or otherwise accrue a dividend payable to the holders of the Company’s common stock or holders of unvested share-based payment awards (restricted stock).
	A reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of earnings (loss) per common share-basic to earnings (loss) per common share-assuming dilution is as follows (in millions, except per share data):								A reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of earnings per common share-basic to earnings per common share-assuming dilution is as follows (in millions, except per share data):
			Three Fiscal Months Ended								Year Ended
	(in millions, except per share data)		March 28, 2014			March 29, 2013					Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012		Dec 31, 2011
	Earnings (loss) per common share — basic:								Earnings per share — basic:
	Net income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders		$	(315.4	)	$	(45.8	)	Net income attributable to Company common shareholders		$	(18.1	)	$	4	$	54.5
	Less: Net income allocated to participating securities (4)			—			—		Less: Net income allocated to participating securities(4)			0.1			—		—
	Net income (loss) for basic EPS computations (1)			(315.4	)		(45.8	)
									Net income (loss) for basic EPS computations(1)			(18.2	)		4		54.5
	Weighted average shares outstanding for basic EPS computation (2)			49.1			49.7
									Weighted average shares outstanding for basic EPS computation (2,3)			49.4			49.7		51.9
	Earnings (loss) per common share — basic (3)		$	(6.42	)	$	(0.92	)
									Earnings per common share — basic (3)		$	(0.37	)	$	0.08	$	1.05
	Earnings (loss) per common share — assuming dilution:
	Net income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders		$	(315.4	)	$	(45.8	)	Earnings per share — assuming dilution:
	Add: preferred stock dividends, if applicable			—			—		Net income attributable to Company common shareholders		$	(18.1	)	$	4	$	54.5
									Add: Preferred stock dividends on convertible stock			—			0.3		0.3
	Net income (loss) for diluted EPS computation (1)		$	(315.4	)	$	(45.8	)
									Net income attributable to Company common shareholders — for diluted EPS computation (1)		$	(18.1	)	$	4.3	$	54.8
	Weighted average shares outstanding including nonvested shares			49.1			49.7
	Weighted average shares outstanding for diluted EPS computation (2)			49.1			49.7		Weighted average shares outstanding including nonvested shares			49.4			49.7		51.9
									Dilutive effect of convertible bonds			—			—		0.6
	Earnings (loss) per common share — assuming dilution		$	(6.42	)	$	(0.92	)	Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock units			—			1		0.8
									Dilutive effect of assumed conversion of preferred stock			—			0.4		0.4
	-1	Numerator							Weighted average shares outstanding for diluted EPS computation (2)			49.4			51.1		53.7
	-2	Denominator
	-3	Under the two-class method, earnings (loss) per share – basic reflects undistributed earnings per share for both common stock and unvested share-based payment awards (restricted stock).							Earnings per common share — assuming dilution		$	(0.37	)	$	0.08	$	1.02
	-4	Outstanding unvested share-based payment awards that contain rights to non-forfeitable dividends are considered participating securities in undistributed earnings in the calculation above; however, the effect rounded to $0.0 million in the three months ended March 28, 2014 and March 29, 2013.
	On December 10, 2013 the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the extension of the Company’s existing $125 million share repurchase program through the end of 2014. See Note 12—Total Equity for additional details regarding the share repurchase program.								-1	Numerator
	Under ASC 260—Earnings per Share and ASC 470—Debt and because of the Company’s obligation to settle the par value of the Subordinated Convertible Notes in cash, the Company is not required to include any shares underlying the Subordinated Convertible Notes in its weighted average shares outstanding—assuming dilution until the average stock price per share for the quarter exceeds the $36.75 conversion price of the Subordinated Convertible Notes, respectively, and only to the extent of the additional shares that the Company may be required to issue in the event that the Company’s conversion obligation exceeds the principal amount of the Subordinated Convertible Notes.								-2	Denominator
	Regarding the Subordinated Convertible Notes, the average stock price threshold conditions had not been met as of March 28, 2014. At any such time in the future that threshold conditions are met, only the number of shares issuable under the “treasury” method of accounting for the share dilution would be included in the Company’s earnings per share—assuming dilution calculation, which is based upon the amount by which the average stock price exceeds the conversion price.								-3	Under the two class method, Earnings per share — basic reflects undistributed earnings per share for both common stock and unvested share-based payment awards (restricted stock).
	The following table provides examples of how changes in the Company’s stock price would require the inclusion of additional shares in the denominator of the weighted average shares outstanding—assuming dilution calculation for the Subordinated Convertible Notes.								-4	Outstanding unvested share-based payment awards that contain rights to non-forfeitable dividends are considered participating securities in undistributed earnings in the calculation above.
									On December 10, 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the extension of the Company’s existing $125 million share repurchase program through the end of 2014. Refer to Note 13—Total Equity for additional details regarding the share repurchase program.
	Share Price		Shares			Total			As of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, there were approximately 288 thousand, 553 thousand, and 506 thousand stock options excluded from the earnings per common share — assuming dilution computation because their impact was anti-dilutive, respectively.
			Underlying			Treasury			Under ASC 260—Earnings per Share and ASC 470—Debt and because of the Company’s obligation to settle the par value of the Subordinated Convertible Notes in cash, the Company is not required to include any shares underlying the Subordinated Convertible Notes in its weighted average shares outstanding — assuming dilution until the average stock price per share for the quarter exceeds the $36.75 conversion price of the Subordinated Convertible Notes, respectively, and only to the extent of the additional shares that the Company may be required to issue in the event that the Company’s conversion obligation exceeds the principal amount of the Subordinated Convertible Notes.
			Subordinated			Method			Regarding the Subordinated Convertible Notes, the average stock price threshold conditions had not been met as of December 31, 2013 or December 31, 2012. At any such time in the future the threshold conditions are met, only the number of shares issuable under the “treasury” method of accounting for the share dilution would be included in the Company’s earnings per share — assuming dilution calculation, which is based upon the amount by which the average stock price exceeds the conversion price.
			Convertible			Incremental			The following table provides examples of how changes in the Company’s stock price would require the inclusion of additional shares in the denominator of the weighted average shares outstanding — assuming dilution calculation for the Subordinated Convertible Notes.
			Notes			Shares (1)
	$36.75			—			—
	$38.75			603,152			603,152		Share Price		Shares			Total Treasury
	$40.75			1,147,099			1,147,099				Underlying			Method
	$42.75			1,640,151			1,640,151				Subordinated			Incremental
	$44.75			2,089,131			2,089,131				Convertible			Shares (1)
											Notes
	-1	Represents the number of incremental shares that must be included in the calculation of fully diluted shares under GAAP.							$36.75			—			—
									$38.75			603,152			603,152
									$40.75			1,147,099			1,147,099
									$42.75			1,640,151			1,640,151
									$44.75			2,089,131			2,089,131
									-1	Represents the number of incremental shares that must be included in the calculation of fully diluted shares under U.S. GAAP.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	3 Months Ended							12 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2014							Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'							'
Segment Information	'							'
	17. Segment Information							17. Segment Information
	The Company conducts its operations through three geographic operating segments—North America, Europe and Mediterranean, and ROW, which consists of operations in Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. The Company’s operating segments align with the structure of the Company’s internal management organization. All three segments engage in the development, design, manufacturing, marketing and distribution of copper, aluminum and fiber optic communication, electric utility and electrical infrastructure wire and cable products as well as rod mill wire and cable products.							The Company conducts its operations through three geographic reportable segments — North America, Europe and Mediterranean, and ROW, which consists of operations in Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. The Company’s reportable segments align with the structure of the Company’s internal management organization. All three segments engage in the development, design, manufacturing, marketing and distribution of copper, aluminum, and fiber optic communication, electric utility and electrical infrastructure wire and cable products. In addition to the above products, the ROW segment and the Europe and Mediterranean segment develop, design, manufacture, market and distribute construction products and the ROW segment manufactures and distributes rod mill wire and cable products.
	Net revenues as shown below represent sales to external customers for each segment. Intersegment sales have been eliminated. Intersegment sales in North America were $9.3 million, in Europe and Mediterranean, intersegment sales were $13.6 million and in ROW, intersegment sales were $7.1 million for the three months ended March 28, 2014. In North America, intersegment sales were $4.3 million, in Europe and Mediterranean, intersegment sales were $4.1 million and in ROW, intersegment sales $18.3 million for the three months ended March 29, 2013.							Net revenues as shown below represent sales to external customers for each segment. Intersegment sales have been eliminated. For the year ended December 31, 2013 intersegment sales in North America were $20.6 million. In Europe and Mediterranean intersegment sales were $33.3 million and in ROW intersegment sales were $68.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2013. For the year ended December 31, 2012 intersegment sales in North America were $27.1 million. In Europe and Mediterranean intersegment sales were $22.1 million and in ROW intersegment sales were $95.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. For the year ended December 31, 2011 intersegment sales in North America were $28.8 million. In Europe and Mediterranean intersegment sales were $24.8 million and in ROW intersegment sales were $38.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. The chief operating decision maker evaluates segment performance and allocates resources based on segment operating income. Segment operating income represents income from continuing operations before interest income, interest expense, other income (expense), other financial costs and income tax.
	The chief operating decision maker evaluates segment performance and allocates resources based on segment operating income. Segment operating income represents income from continuing operations before interest income, interest expense, other income (expense), other financial costs and income tax. Summarized financial information for the Company’s reportable segments for each of the three fiscal months ended March 28, 2014 and March 29, 2013 is as follows:							Corporate assets include cash, deferred income taxes, certain property, including property held for sale and prepaid expenses and other certain current and non-current assets.
		Three Fiscal Months Ended							Year Ended
	(in millions)	March 28, 2014			March 29, 2013			(in millions)	Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012			Dec 31, 2011
	Net Sales:							Net Sales:
	North America	$	594.7		$	705		North America	$	2,751.60		$	2,340.20		$	2,120.20
	Europe and Mediterranean		368.3			374.6		Europe and Mediterranean		1,629.60			1,684.20			1,737.90
	ROW		467.1			464.1		ROW		2,040.00			2,035.10			1,950.10
	Total	$	1,430.10		$	1,543.70		Total	$	6,421.20		$	6,059.50		$	5,808.20
	Segment Operating Income (Loss):							Segment Operating Income (Loss):
	North America	$	32.3		$	37.7		North America	$	129.8		$	126.1		$	121.8
	Europe and Mediterranean		(9.1	)		(16.2	)	Europe and Mediterranean		(0.3	)		(13.0	)		30.3
	ROW		(260.3	)		11.3		ROW		82.2			86.3			62.5
	Total	$	(237.1	)	$	32.8		Total	$	211.7		$	199.4		$	214.6
								Capital Expenditures:
								North America	$	33.5		$	25.3		$	22.2
	(in millions)	March 28, 2014			December 31, 2013			Europe and Mediterranean		18.4			35.3			41.1
	Total Assets:							ROW		37.2			48			58.2
	North America	$	1,367.40		$	1,342.00
	Europe and Mediterranean		1,238.40			1,232.80		Total	$	89.1		$	108.6		$	121.5
	ROW		1,702.70			2,004.10
								Depreciation Expense:
	Total	$	4,308.50		$	4,578.90		North America	$	40.3		$	30		$	27.2
								Europe and Mediterranean		40.3			38			38.3
								ROW		38			34.5			32.1
								Total	$	118.6		$	102.5		$	97.6
								Total Assets:
								North America	$	1,342.00		$	1,483.40
								Europe and Mediterranean		1,232.80			1,329.60
								ROW		2,004.10			2,119.60
								Total	$	4,578.90		$	4,932.60
								Revenues by Major Product Lines Revenues to external customers are attributable to sales of electric utility, electrical infrastructure, construction, communications and rod mill wire product lines.
									Year Ended
								(in millions)	Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012			Dec 31, 2011
								Electric Utility	$	2,148.50		$	2,004.80		$	1,792.80
								Electrical Infrastructure		1,674.20			1,611.50			1,708.30
								Construction		1,568.90			1,519.00			1,395.30
								Communications		713			651.2			655.3
								Rod Mill Products		316.6			273			256.5
								Total	$	6,421.20		$	6,059.50		$	5,808.20
								Geographic Information The following table presents net sales to unaffiliated customers by country of destination for the last three years and long-lived assets by country as of December 31:
									Net Sales								Long-lived Assets
									Year Ended								Year Ended
								(in millions)	Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012			Dec 31, 2011		Dec 31, 2013		Dec 31, 2012
								United States	$	1,919.80		$	1,859.50		$	1,712.20	$	331.7	$	337.9
								Canada		708			441.3			379.8		49.3		45.6
								France		469.4			494.9			506		72.6		78.3
								Brazil		421.3			477.6			420.4		105		121.3
								Spain		280.7			319			400.1		166		169.8
								Others		2,622.00			2,467.20			2,389.70		847.8		929.2
								Total	$	6,421.20		$	6,059.50		$	5,808.20	$	1,572.40	$	1,682.10

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'	'
	18. Commitments and Contingencies	18. Commitments and Contingencies
	The Company is subject to a variety of federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations covering the storage, handling, emission and discharge of materials into the environment, including CERCLA, the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act (including the 1990 amendments) and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.	The Company is subject to a variety of federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations covering the storage, handling, emission and discharge of materials into the environment, including CERCLA, the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act (including the 1990 amendments) and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
	The Company’s subsidiaries in the United States have been identified as potentially responsible parties with respect to several sites designated for cleanup under CERCLA or similar state laws, which impose liability for cleanup of certain waste sites and for related natural resource damages without regard to fault or the legality of waste generation or disposal. Persons liable for such costs and damages generally include the site owner or operator and persons that disposed or arranged for the disposal of hazardous substances found at those sites. Although CERCLA imposes joint and several liability on all potentially responsible parties, in application, the potentially responsible parties typically allocate the investigation and cleanup costs based upon, among other things, the volume of waste contributed by each potentially responsible party.	The Company’s subsidiaries in the United States have been identified as potentially responsible parties with respect to several sites designated for cleanup under CERCLA or similar state laws, which impose liability for cleanup of certain waste sites and for related natural resource damages without regard to fault or the legality of waste generation or disposal. Persons liable for such costs and damages generally include the site owner or operator and persons that disposed or arranged for the disposal of hazardous substances found at those sites. Although CERCLA imposes joint and several liability on all potentially responsible parties, in application, the potentially responsible parties typically allocate the investigation and cleanup costs based upon, among other things, the volume of waste contributed by each potentially responsible party.
	Settlements can often be achieved through negotiations with the appropriate environmental agency or the other potentially responsible parties. Potentially responsible parties that contributed small amounts of waste (typically less than 1% of the waste) are often given the opportunity to settle as “de minimus” parties, resolving their liability for a particular site. The Company does not own or operate any of the waste sites with respect to which it has been named as a potentially responsible party by the government. Based on the Company’s review and other factors, it believes that costs to the Company relating to environmental clean-up at these sites will not have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, cash flows or financial position.	Settlements can often be achieved through negotiations with the appropriate environmental agency or the other potentially responsible parties. Potentially responsible parties that contributed small amounts of waste (typically less than 1% of the waste) are often given the opportunity to settle as “de minimus” parties, resolving their liability for a particular site. The Company does not own or operate any of the waste sites with respect to which it has been named as a potentially responsible party by the government. Based on the Company’s review and other factors, it believes that costs to the Company relating to environmental clean-up at these sites will not have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, cash flows or financial position.
	At March 28, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had an accrued liability of approximately $2.8 million and $3.1 million, respectively, for various environmental-related liabilities to the extent costs are known or can be reasonably estimated as its liability. While it is difficult to estimate future environmental-related liabilities accurately, the Company does not currently anticipate any material adverse impact on its results of operations, financial position or cash flows as a result of compliance with federal, state, local or foreign environmental laws or regulations or cleanup costs of the sites discussed above.	At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had an accrued liability of approximately $3.1 million and 1.9 million, respectively, for various environmental-related liabilities to the extent costs are known or can be reasonably estimated as a liability. While it is difficult to estimate future environmental-related liabilities accurately, the Company does not currently anticipate any material adverse impact on its results of operations, financial position or cash flows as a result of compliance with federal, state, local or foreign environmental laws or regulations or cleanup costs of the sites discussed above.
	In addition, Company subsidiaries have been named as defendants in lawsuits alleging exposure to asbestos in products manufactured by the Company. As of March 28, 2014, the Company was a defendant in approximately 29,048 cases brought in Federal District Courts throughout the United States. In the three months ended March 28, 2014, 33 asbestos cases were brought against the Company. In the calendar year 2013, 133 asbestos cases were brought against the Company. In the last 20 years, General Cable has had no cases proceed to verdict. In many of the cases, General Cable was dismissed as a defendant before trial for lack of product identification. As of March 28, 2014, 22,037 asbestos cases have been dismissed. In the three months ended March 28, 2014, 104 asbestos cases were dismissed. As of December 31, 2013, 21,933 cases were dismissed. With regards to the approximately 29,048 remaining pending cases, General Cable is aggressively defending these cases based upon either lack of product identification as to General Cable manufactured asbestos-containing product and/or lack of exposure to asbestos dust from the use of General Cable product.	In addition, Company subsidiaries have been named as defendants in lawsuits alleging exposure to asbestos in products manufactured by the Company. As of December 31, 2013, General Cable was a defendant in approximately 29,133 cases brought in Federal District Courts throughout the United States. In calendar years 2013, 2012 and 2011, 133, 113, and 115 asbestos cases, respectively, were brought against the Company. In the last 20 years, General Cable has had no cases proceed to verdict. In many of the cases, General Cable was dismissed as a defendant before trial for lack of product identification. As of December 31, 2013, 21,933 asbestos cases have been dismissed. In calendar years 2013, 2012 and 2011, 65 cases, 66 cases and 61 cases, respectively, were dismissed. With regards to the approximately 29,133 remaining pending cases, General Cable is aggressively defending these cases based upon either lack of product identification as to General Cable manufactured asbestos-containing product and/ or lack of exposure to asbestos dust from the use of General Cable product.
	For cases outside the Multidistrict Litigation (“MDL”) as of March 28, 2014, Plaintiffs have asserted monetary damages in 359 cases. In 217 of these cases, plaintiffs allege only damages in excess of some dollar amount (about $356 thousand per plaintiff); in these cases there are no claims for specific dollar amounts requested as to any defendant. In the 141 other cases pending in state and federal district courts (outside the MDL), plaintiffs seek approximately $438.0 million in damages from as many as 50 defendants. In one case, plaintiffs have asserted damages related to General Cable in the amount of $10.0 million. In addition, in relation to these 359 cases, there are claims of $320.0 million in punitive damages from all of the defendants. However, many of the plaintiffs in these cases allege non-malignant injuries. As of March 28, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had accrued, on a gross basis, approximately $5.2 million and $5.2 million, respectively, and as of March 28, 2014 and December 31, 2013, had recovered approximately $0.5 million and $0.5 million of insurance recoveries for these lawsuits, respectively. The net amount of $4.7 million and $4.7 million, as of March 28, 2014 and December 31, 2013 represents the Company’s best estimate in order to cover resolution of current and future asbestos-related claims.	For cases outside the Multidistrict Litigation (“MDL”) as of December 31, 2013, Plaintiffs have asserted monetary damages in 361 cases. In 219 of these cases, plaintiffs allege only damages in excess of some dollar amount (about $358 thousand per plaintiff); in these cases there are no claims for specific dollar amounts requested as to any defendant. In the 141 other cases pending in state and federal district courts (outside the MDL), plaintiffs seek approximately $438 million in damages from as many as 50 defendants. In one case, plaintiffs have asserted damages related to General Cable in the amount of $10 million. In addition, in relation to these 361 cases, there are claims of $319 million in punitive damages from all of the defendants. However, many of the plaintiffs in these cases allege non-malignant injuries. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, General Cable had accrued, on a gross basis, approximately $5.2 million and had recorded approximately $0.5 million of insurance recoveries for these lawsuits, at each year end. The net amount of $4.7 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, at each year end, represents the Company’s best estimate in order to cover resolution of current and future asbestos-related claims.
	The components of the asbestos litigation reserve are current and future asbestos-related claims. The significant assumptions are: (1) the number of cases per state, (2) an estimate of the judgment per case per state, (3) an estimate of the percentage of cases per state that would make it to trial and (4) the estimated total liability percentage, excluding insurance recoveries, per case judgment. Management’s estimates are based on the Company’s historical experience with asbestos related claims. The Company’s current history of asbestos claims does not provide sufficient and reasonable information to estimate a range of loss for potential future, unasserted asbestos claims because the number and the value of the alleged damages of such claims have not been consistent. As such, the Company does not believe a reasonably possible range can be estimated with respect to asbestos claims that may be filed in the future.	The components of the asbestos litigation reserve are current and future asbestos-related claims. The significant assumptions are: (1) the number of cases per state, (2) an estimate of the judgment per case per state, (3) an estimate of the percentage of cases per state that would make it to trial and (4) the estimated total liability percentage, excluding insurance recoveries, per case judgment. Management’s estimates are based on the Company’s historical experience with asbestos related claims. The Company’s current history of asbestos claims does not provide sufficient and reasonable information to estimate a range of loss for potential future, unasserted asbestos claims because the number and the value of the alleged damages of such claims have not been consistent. As such, the Company does not believe a reasonably possible range can be estimated with respect to asbestos claims that may be filed in the future.
	Settlement payments are made, and the asbestos reserve is relieved, when the Company receives a fully executed settlement release from the Plaintiff’s counsel. As of March 28, 2014 and March 29, 2013, aggregate settlement costs were $9.1 million and $8.7 million, respectively. For the three months ended March 28, 2014 and March 29, 2013, settlement costs totaled $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively. As of March 28, 2014 and March 29, 2013, aggregate litigation costs were $23.4 million and $21.7 million, respectively. For the three months ended March 28, 2014 and March 29, 2013, litigation costs were $0.4 million and $0.3 million, respectively.	Settlement payments are made, and the asbestos reserve is relieved, when the Company receives a fully executed settlement release from the Plaintiff’s counsel. As of December 31, 2013, aggregate settlement costs were $8.7 million. In calendar years 2013, 2012 and 2011, the settlement costs totaled $0.3 million, $0.6 million and $0.9 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2013, aggregate costs of administering and litigating the asbestos claims were $24.4 million. In calendar years 2013, 2012 and 2011, the costs of administering and litigating asbestos claims totaled $1.7 million, $1.7 million and $2.2 million, respectively.
	In January 1994, General Cable entered into a settlement agreement with certain principal primary insurers concerning liability for the costs of defense, judgments and settlements, if any, in all of the asbestos litigation described above. Subject to the terms and conditions of the settlement agreement, the insurers are responsible for a substantial portion of the costs and expenses incurred in the defense or resolution of this litigation. In recent years one of the insurers participating in the settlement that was responsible for a significant portion of the contribution under the settlement agreement entered into insurance liquidation proceedings. As a result, the contribution of the insurers has been reduced and the Company has had to bear a larger portion of the costs relating to these lawsuits. Moreover, certain of the other insurers may be financially unstable, and if one or more of these insurers enter into insurance liquidation proceedings, General Cable will be required to pay a larger portion of the costs incurred in connection with these cases.	In January 1994, General Cable entered into a settlement agreement with certain principal primary insurers concerning liability for the costs of defense, judgments and settlements, if any, in all of the asbestos litigation described above. Subject to the terms and conditions of the settlement agreement, the insurers are responsible for a substantial portion of the costs and expenses incurred in the defense or resolution of this litigation. In recent years one of the insurers participating in the settlement that was responsible for a significant portion of the contribution under the settlement agreement entered into insurance liquidation proceedings. As a result, the contribution of the insurers has been reduced and the Company has had to bear a larger portion of the costs relating to these lawsuits. Moreover, certain of the other insurers may be financially unstable, and if one or more of these insurers enter into insurance liquidation proceedings, General Cable will be required to pay a larger portion of the costs incurred in connection with these cases.
	As part of the acquisition of Silec, SAFRAN SA agreed to indemnify the Company for the full amount of losses arising from, related to or attributable to practices, if any, that are similar to previous practices investigated by the French competition authority for alleged competition law violations related to medium and high voltage cable markets. The Company has asserted a claim under this indemnity against SAFRAN SA related to the European Commission’s Statement of Objections to preserve the Company’s rights In case of an adverse Commission decision.	As part of the acquisition of Silec, SAFRAN SA agreed to indemnify the Company for the full amount of losses arising from, related to or attributable to practices, if any, that are similar to previous practices investigated by the French competition authority for alleged competition law violations related to medium and high voltage cable markets. The Company has asserted a claim under this indemnity against SAFRAN SA related to the European Commission’s Statement of Objections to preserve the Company’s rights should an unfavorable outcome occur.
	On July 5, 2011, the European Commission issued a Statement of Objections in relation to its ongoing competition investigation to a number of wire and cable manufacturers in the submarine and underground power cables business, including the Company’s Spanish affiliate, Grupo General Cable Sistemas, and its French subsidiary, Silec. The Statement of Objections alleged that the two affiliates engaged in violations of competition law in the underground power cables businesses for limited periods of time. The allegations related to Grupo Sistemas claimed that it had participated in a cartel from January 2003 to May 2007, while the allegations related to Silec were for the ten month period following its December 22, 2005 acquisition by Grupo Sistemas.
	Following formal responses by General Cable to the Statement of Objections in October 2011 and a hearing in 2012, the European Commission issued a final decision on April 2, 2014. In the decision, the claims of infringement against Grupo Sistemas were dismissed for lack of evidence of alleged cartel activity. With regard to Silec, the Commission’s decision imposed a fine of 1.9 million Euros related to the period Silec has been owned by General Cable. This fine was based on participation that allegedly commenced well before the Silec acquisition. General Cable will appeal the Commission’s decision as to Silec in Europe based on established precedent and will continue to pursue its claim for full indemnification for the Silec fine under the terms of the acquisition agreement with SAFRAN SA executed in 2005.	On July 5, 2011, the European Commission issued a Statement of Objections in relation to its ongoing competition investigation to a number of wire and cable manufacturers in the submarine and underground power cables business, including the Company’s Spanish affiliate and its subsidiary, Silec. The allegations related to Silec are for the eleven months following its acquisition by the Company’s Spanish affiliate, for which the Company has filed a claim for indemnification from Safran to preserve the Company’s rights should an unfavorable outcome occur. A Statement of Objections is a procedural document in which the European Commission communicates its preliminary views in regard to possible infringement of European competition law and allows the companies identified in the Statement to present procedural and substantive arguments in response before a final decision is made. Any unfavorable decision by the European Commission is subject to appeal. The Statement of Objections issued to the Company alleges that two affiliates in Europe engaged in violations of competition law in the underground power cables businesses for a limited period of time. The Company has responded to the Statement of Objections on October 28, 2011 and intends to continue to vigorously defend itself against the allegations in the course of future proceedings with the European Commission on the Statement of Objections.
	During the fourth quarter of 2011, the Company became aware of a potential claim involving multiple parties regarding the failure of a newly installed transformer in France, which was manufactured and installed by an independent third party, at a customer’s hydroelectric plant. The Company supplied and installed cables and terminations to the transformer, which failed as it was being energized. The transformer was significantly damaged and the customer is alleging losses consisting of damage to the transformer and consequential damages due to its inability to operate the facility. The customer retained a court appointed technical expert to review the evidence to determine the root cause of the transformer failure and to allocate liability to the parties found responsible for such losses. The investigation is ongoing at this time and the Company believes it has substantial defenses to potential liability in regard to the transformer failure. At this time, the Company is unable to predict an estimated range of damages or whether it will have liability, if any, attributable to the transformer failure.	The European Commission has significant discretion in assessing fines and the Statement of Objections has only provided limited guidance on how it could potentially assess fines on each of the named wire and cable companies alleged to have violated applicable competition laws. At this time, the Company believes that it has substantial defenses to the allegations contained in the Statement of Objections. However, if the Company’s defenses are ultimately not successful, the Company could be assessed fines, which if imposed, could be substantial and may have a material impact on its consolidated financial results. While the Company continues to incur legal and associated costs in this matter, it is unable, at this time, to estimate the range of loss, if any, that may result as an outcome of these proceedings.
	In March 2012, the Company received formal notice of a claim for damages arising from a transformer fire that occurred in December 2010 allegedly resulting in loss of equipment and some consequential damages at a metal processing facility in Iceland. The Company supplied and installed cables and terminations to the transformer, which was manufactured and installed by an independent third party, during 2006 and the first quarter of 2007. The Company’s work was inspected and accepted by the customer in March 2007. In August 2012, the customer initiated arbitration proceedings before the ICC Tribunal with a request to arbitrate in Pennsylvania. In September 2012, the Company initiated litigation in Pennsylvania state court seeking a declaration that it is not liable for any damages associated with the alleged loss resulting from the transformer fire and seeking to enjoin the ICC arbitration proceedings. The customer then moved the case from state to federal district court in the Western District of Pennsylvania which determined on motion that the ICC Tribunal not the court should decide whether the claims were arbitrable in the first instance. A decision on arbitrability is pending before the ICC Tribunal. The Company believes it has substantial defenses to potential liability in regard to the transformer fire and claimed loss. At this time, the Company is unable to predict an estimated range of damages or whether it will have any liability, if any, attributable to the transformer fire.	During the fourth quarter of 2011, the Company became aware of a potential claim involving multiple parties regarding the failure of a newly installed transformer in France, which was manufactured and installed by an independent third party, at a customer’s hydroelectric plant. The Company supplied and installed cables and terminations to the transformer, which failed as it was being energized. The transformer was significantly damaged and the customer is alleging losses consisting of damage to the transformer and consequential damages due to its inability to operate the facility. The customer retained a court appointed technical expert to review the evidence to determine the root cause of the transformer failure and to allocate liability to the parties found responsible for such losses. The investigation is ongoing at this time and the Company believes it has substantial defenses to potential liability in regard to the transformer failure. At this time, the Company is unable to predict with any certainty an estimated range of damages or whether it will have liability, if any, attributable to the transformer failure.
	One of the Company’s Brazilian subsidiaries is involved in an administrative proceeding with a state treasury office regarding whether tax incentives granted to the Company by one Brazilian state are applicable to goods sold in another Brazilian state from September 2008 to December 31, 2009. The Company believes it correctly relied on the tax incentives granted and that it has substantial defenses to their disallowance by the Brazilian state claimant. The principal amount claimed to be due during the contested period is approximately $8 million which does not include penalties and interest which could be substantial. In September 2012, the 1st Chamber of the Administrative Court found that the Company was not liable for any incentive tax payments claimed by the state treasury office. This decision was appealed by the Brazilian state and the Administrative Court determined in April 2013 that the subsidiary is liable for a part of the contested amount. The Company’s subsidiary is seeking formal judicial review of this latest decision on the merits in the Civil Court and obtained an injunction in April 2013 restraining collection of the tax pending the review process in the Civil Court in further proceedings. The Brazilian state subsequently sought to overturn this injunction and the State Court rejected the application in May 2013. Thereafter, in October 2013, a judge in the State Court set aside the injunction and the Company’s subsidiary also took an appeal to the State Court of Appeal, which is awaiting a decision. In the meantime, the decision setting aside the injunction and the Brazilian state’s ability to enforce its purported tax claims are stayed pending the appeal process.	In March 2012, the Company received formal notice of a claim for damages arising from a transformer fire that occurred in December 2010 allegedly resulting in loss of equipment and some consequential damages at a metal processing facility in Iceland. The Company supplied and installed cables and terminations to the transformer, which was manufactured and installed by an independent third party, during 2006 and the first quarter of 2007. The Company’s work was inspected and accepted by the customer in March 2007. In August 2012, the customer initiated arbitration proceedings before the ICC Tribunal with a request to arbitrate in Pennsylvania. In September 2012, the Company initiated litigation in Pennsylvania state court seeking a declaration that it is not liable for any damages associated with the alleged loss resulting from the transformer fire and seeking to enjoin the ICC arbitration proceedings. The customer then moved the case from state to federal district court in the Western District of Pennsylvania which determined on motion that the ICC Tribunal not the court should decide whether the claims were arbitrable in the first instance. A decision on arbitrability is pending before the ICC Tribunal. The Company believes it has substantial defenses to potential liability in regard to the transformer fire and claimed loss. At this time, the Company is unable to predict with any certainty an estimated range of damages or whether it will have any liability, if any, attributable to the transformer fire.
	Our Brazilian subsidiaries have received formal notices of infractions from the Brazilian state authorities related to alleged failures of tax matters associated with the distribution of goods and services from one state to another and alleged failure to file electronic records with the state authorities in regard to inventories, good receipts, and invoices from acquisitions. The total amount of taxes allegedly due for the infractions including potential interest and penalties is up to $35 million. The Company has recorded approximately $2.3 million associated with those claims that the Company believes are probable to result in a negative outcome. At this time, the Company believes it has defenses to all remaining claims or is unable to predict an estimated range of damages and whether or not a liability will exist for these remaining claims.
	Two civil complaints have been filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York by named plaintiffs on behalf of purported classes of all persons who purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s publicly traded securities, in one case which was filed on October 21, 2013 between May 3, 2011 and October 14, 2013, inclusive, and in the other case, which was filed on December 4, 2013, between May 2, 2011 and November 4, 2013, inclusive, against the Company, Gregory Kenny, our President and Chief Executive Officer, and Brian Robinson, our Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. The complaints, which were transferred to the United States District Court of the Eastern District of Kentucky, allege claims under the anti-fraud and controlling person liability provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, alleging generally, among other assertions, that defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding revenue recognition and other Company financial matters and failed to state material facts, including, among other things, that there was a lack of adequate internal controls, thereby artificially inflating the prices at which our securities traded. The complaints seek damages in undefined amounts, as well as attorney’s fees, experts’ fees and other costs. In addition, a derivative complaint was filed on January 7, 2014 in the Campbell County, Kentucky Circuit Court against all but one member of our Board of Directors, including Mr. Kenny, a former director and against Mr. Robinson and two former ROW officials, one of whom is a former executive officer of the Company. The complaint alleges that the defendants breached their fiduciary duties by knowingly failing to ensure that the Company implemented and maintained adequate internal controls over its accounting and financial reporting functions and by knowingly disseminating to stockholders materially false and misleading statements concerning the Company’s financial results and internal controls. The complaint seeks damages in an unspecified amount, appropriate equitable relief to remedy the alleged breaches of fiduciary duty, attorney’s fees, experts’ fees and other costs. We believe the purported class action complaints, and the derivative complaint insofar as it relates to our directors and Mr. Robinson, are without merit and intend to vigorously contest the actions.	One of the Company’s Brazilian subsidiaries is involved in an administrative proceeding with a state tax authority regarding whether tax incentives granted to the Company by one Brazilian state are applicable to goods sold in another Brazilian state from September 2008 to December 31, 2009. The Company believes it correctly relied on the tax incentives granted and that it has substantial defenses to their disallowance by the Brazilian state claimant. The principal amount claimed to be due during the contested period is approximately $8 million which does not include penalties and interest which could be substantial. In September 2012, the 1st Chamber of the Administrative Court found that the Company was not liable for any incentive tax payments claimed by the state treasury office. This decision was appealed by the Brazilian state and the Administrative Court determined in April 2013 that the subsidiary is liable for a part of the contested amount. The Company’s subsidiary is seeking formal judicial review of this latest decision on the merits in the Civil Court and obtained an injunction in April 2013 restraining collection of the tax pending the review process in the Civil Court in further proceedings. The Brazilian state subsequently sought to overturn this injunction in a State Court of Appeal and the State Court rejected the application in May 2013.
	The Company has a global insurance policy with coverage limits of $15 million which may potentially result in the recovery of these losses including the theft in Brazil. As previously reported, on October 29, 2012, the Company announced that it had identified historical accounting errors relating to inventory. The Company believes that the Brazil inventory accounting issues are, to a significant extent, attributable to a complex theft scheme affecting work in process and finished goods inventory. The Company determined there is a potential recovery of losses associated with reported theft of inventory within the Company’s Brazilian subsidiary. At this time the Company cannot estimate the possibility of recovery and the potential amounts involved.	On December 19, 2012, the same Brazilian subsidiary received three notices of infraction from another Brazilian state related to alleged failure to pay taxes on the distribution of goods and services from one state for lack of appropriate documents and alleged failure to file electronic records with the state tax authorities in regard to inventories, goods receipts and invoices from acquisitions. The total amount of taxes allegedly due for the infractions is approximately $0.2 million and the total fines claimed amount to approximately $22.9 million. The Company believes it is exempt from the taxes claimed and has very substantial defenses to the claims. The Company has filed opposition to all the claims in January 2013 and will vigorously defend itself against such claims. At this time, the Company is unable to predict with any certainty an estimated range of damages or whether it will have any liability, if any, attributable to the taxes claimed.
	The Company is also involved in various routine legal proceedings and administrative actions. Such proceedings and actions should not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on its result of operations, cash flows or financial position.	Two civil complaints have been filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York by named plaintiffs on behalf of purported classes of all persons who purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s publicly traded securities, in one case which was filed on October 21, 2013 between May 3, 2011 and October 14, 2013, inclusive, and in the other case, which was filed on December 4, 2013, between May 2, 2011 and November 4, 2013, inclusive, against the Company, Gregory Kenny, our President and Chief Executive Officer, and Brian Robinson, our Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. The complaints, which were transferred to the United States District Court of the Eastern District of Kentucky, allege claims under the anti-fraud and controlling person liability provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, alleging generally, among other assertions, that defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding revenue recognition and other Company financial matters and failed to state material facts, including, among other things, that there was a lack of adequate internal controls, thereby artificially inflating the prices at which our securities traded. The complaints seek damages in undefined amounts, as well as attorney’s fees, experts’ fees and other costs. In addition, a derivative complaint was filed on January 7, 2014 in the Campbell County, Kentucky Circuit Court against all but one member of our Board of Directors, including Mr. Kenny, a former director and against Mr. Robinson and two former ROW officials, one of whom is a former executive officer of the Company. The complaint alleges that the defendants breached their fiduciary duties by knowingly failing to ensure that the Company implemented and maintained adequate internal controls over its accounting and financial reporting functions and by knowingly disseminating to stockholders materially false and misleading statements concerning the Company’s financial results and internal controls. The complaint seeks damages in an unspecified amount, appropriate equitable relief to remedy the alleged breaches of fiduciary duty, attorney’s fees, experts’ fees and other costs. We believe the purported class action complaints, and the derivative complaint insofar as it relates to our directors and Mr. Robinson, are without merit and intend to vigorously contest the actions.
	The General Cable Executive Severance Benefit Plan (“Severance Plan”), effective January 1, 2008, applicable to the Company’s executive officers includes a change in control provision such that the executives may receive payments or benefits in accordance with the Severance Plan to the extent that both a change of control and a triggering event, each as defined in the Severance Plan, occur. Unless there are circumstances of ineligibility, as defined, the Company must provide payments and benefits upon both a change in control and a triggering event.	The Company has a global insurance policy with coverage limits of $15 million which may potentially result in the recovery of certain losses including the theft in Brazil. As previously reported, on October 29, 2012, the Company announced that it had identified historical accounting errors relating to inventory. The Company believes that the Brazil inventory accounting issues are, to a significant extent, attributable to a complex theft scheme affecting work in process and finished goods inventory. The Company determined there is a potential recovery of losses associated with reported theft of inventory within the Company’s Brazilian subsidiary. At this time the Company cannot estimate the possibility of recovery and the potential amounts involved.
	The Company has entered into various operating lease agreements related principally to certain administrative, manufacturing and distribution facilities and transportation equipment. At March 28, 2014, future minimum rental payments required under non-cancelable lease agreements during the twelve month periods beginning March 28, 2014 through March 29, 2019 and thereafter are $38.9 million, $36.7 million, $31.5 million, $21.4 million and $7.5 million, respectively, and $11.0 million thereafter.	The Company is also involved in various routine legal proceedings and administrative actions. Such proceedings and actions should not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on its result of operations, cash flows or financial position.
	As of March 28, 2014, the Company had $85.3 million in letters of credit, $181.8 million in various performance bonds and $323.8 million in other guarantees. Other guarantees include bank guarantees and advance payment bonds. These letters of credit, performance bonds and guarantees are periodically renewed and are generally related to risk associated with self- insurance claims, defined benefit plan obligations, contract performance, quality and other various bank and financing guarantees. Advance payment bonds are often required by customers when the Company obtains advance payments to secure the production of cable for long term contracts. The advance payment bonds provide the customer protection on their deposit in the event that the Company does not perform under the contract. See “Liquidity and Capital Resources” within Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for excess availability under the Company’s various credit borrowings.	In Europe and Mediterranean as it relates to the 2005 purchase of shares of Silec, the Company has pledged to the bank the following: Silec shares, segment assets such as land and buildings and certain General Cable entities in Spain and Portugal, which have been designated as guarantors.
		The General Cable Executive Severance Benefit Plan (“Severance Plan”), effective January 1, 2008, applicable to the Company’s executive officers includes a change in control provision such that the executives may receive payments or benefits in accordance with the Severance Plan to the extent that both a change of control and a triggering event, each as defined in the Severance Plan, occur. Unless there are circumstances of ineligibility, as defined, the Company must provide payments and benefits upon both a change in control and a triggering event.
		The Company has entered into various operating lease agreements related principally to certain administrative, manufacturing and distribution facilities and transportation equipment. Future minimum rental payments required under non-cancelable lease agreements at December 31, 2013 were as follows: 2014 — $40.3 million, 2015 — $35.5 million, 2016 — $31.8 million, 2017 — $21.4 million, 2018 — $8.0 million and thereafter $13.9 million. Rental expense recorded in income from continuing operations was $47.0 million, $29.8 million and $20.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
		As of December 31, 2013, the Company had $150.7 million in letters of credit, $249.3 million in various performance bonds and $380.5 million in other guarantees. Other guarantees include bank guarantees and advance payment bonds. These letters of credit, performance bonds and guarantees are periodically renewed and are generally related to risk associated with self-insurance claims, defined benefit plan obligations, contract performance, quality and other various bank and financing guarantees. Advance payment bonds are often required by customers when the Company obtains advance payments to secure the production of cable for long term contracts. The advance payment bonds provide the customer protection on their deposit in the event that the Company does not perform under the contract.

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	Unconsolidated affiliated companies are those in which the Company generally owns less than 50 percent of the outstanding voting shares. The Company does not control these companies and accounts for its investments in them on the equity basis. The unconsolidated affiliated companies primarily manufacture or market wire and cable products in the ROW segment. The Company’s share of the income of these companies is reported in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) under “Equity in earnings of affiliated companies.” For the three fiscal months ended March 28, 2014 and March 29, 2013, equity in earnings of affiliated companies was $0.2 million and $0.2 million, respectively. The net investment in unconsolidated affiliated companies was $18.8 million and $19.0 million as of March 28, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. As of March 28, 2014, the Company’s ownership percentage was as follows: PDTL Trading Company Ltd. 49%, Colada Continua Chilean, S.A. 41%, Minuet Realty Corp. 40%, Nostag GmbH & Co. KG 33%, Pakistan Cables Limited 24.6%, Keystone Electric Wire & Cable Co., Ltd. 20% and Thai Copper Rod Company Ltd. 18%.	Unconsolidated affiliated companies are those in which the Company generally owns less than 50 percent of the outstanding voting shares. The Company does not control these companies and accounts for its investments in them on the equity basis. The unconsolidated affiliated companies primarily manufacture or market wire and cable products in our ROW segment. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company has recorded on its consolidated balance sheets an investment in unconsolidated affiliated companies of $19.0 million and $18.9 million, respectively. The Company’s share of the income of these companies is reported in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) under “Equity in net earnings of affiliated companies.” In 2013, 2012 and 2011, equity in net earnings of affiliated companies was $1.7 million, $1.7 million, and $2.9 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2013, the Company’s ownership percentage was as follows: PDTL Trading Company Ltd. 49%, Colada Continua Chilean, S.A. 41%, Minuet Realty Corp. 40%, Nostag GmBH & Co. KG 33%, Pakistan Cables Limited 24.6%, Keystone Electric Wire & Cable Co., Ltd. 20% and Thai Copper Rod Company Ltd. 18%.

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	20. Fair Value Disclosure																	20. Fair Value Disclosure
	The fair market values of the Company’s financial instruments are determined based on the fair value hierarchy as discussed in ASC 820—Fair Value Measurements.																	Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, which provides a framework for measuring fair value. ASC 820—Fair Value Measurement defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.
	The Company carries derivative assets and liabilities (Level 2) and marketable equity securities (Level 1) held in the rabbi trust as part of the Company’s Deferred Compensation Plan at fair value. The fair values of derivative assets and liabilities traded in the over-the-counter market are determined using quantitative models that require the use of multiple market inputs including interest rates, prices and indices to generate pricing and volatility factors, which are used to value the position. The predominance of market inputs are actively quoted and can be validated through external sources, including brokers, market transactions and third-party pricing services. Marketable equity securities are recorded at fair value, which are based on quoted market prices.																	The Company determined the fair market values of its financial instruments based on the fair value hierarchy established in ASC 820—Fair Value Measurement. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair values which are provided in Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. The Company carries marketable equity securities held in a rabbi trust as part of the Company’s deferred compensation plan (as discussed in Note 13—Total Equity) and derivative assets and liabilities at fair value.
	Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below (in millions).																	Marketable equity securities are recorded at fair value, which are based on quoted market prices. The fair values of derivative assets and liabilities traded in the over-the-counter market are determined using quantitative models that require the use of multiple market inputs including interest rates, prices and indices to generate pricing and volatility factors, which are used to value the position. The predominance of market inputs are actively quoted and can be validated through external sources, including brokers, market transactions and third-party pricing services. Estimation risk is greater for derivative asset and liability positions that are either option-based or have longer maturity dates where observable market inputs are less readily available or are unobservable, in which case interest rate, price or index scenarios are extrapolated in order to determine the fair value. The fair values of derivative assets and liabilities include adjustments for market liquidity, counterparty credit quality, Company’s own credit standing and other specific factors, where appropriate. Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:
		Fair Value Measurement																	Fair Value Measurement
		March 28, 2014								December 31, 2013									31-Dec-13								31-Dec-12
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair Value		(in millions)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair Value
	Assets:																	Assets:
	Derivative assets	$	—	$	3	$	—	$	3	$	—	$	7.2	$	—	$	7.2	Derivative assets	$	—	$	7.2	$	—	$	7.2	$	—	$	7.1	$	—	$	7.1
	Equity securities		22.7		—		—		22.7		22.2		—		—		22.2	Equity securities		22.2		—		—		22.2		17.7		—		—		17.7
	Total assets	$	22.7	$	3	$	—	$	25.7	$	22.2	$	7.2	$	—	$	29.4	Total Assets	$	22.2	$	7.2	$	—	$	29.4	$	17.7	$	7.1	$	—	$	24.8
	Liabilities:																	Liabilities:
	Derivative liabilities	$	—	$	16.4	$	—	$	16.4	$	—	$	9.3	$	—	$	9.3	Derivative liabilities	$	—	$	9.3	$	—	$	9.3	$	—	$	10.1	$	—	$	10.1
	Total liabilities	$	—	$	16.4	$	—	$	16.4	$	—	$	9.3	$	—	$	9.3	Total liabilities	$	—	$	9.3	$	—	$	9.3	$	—	$	10.1	$	—	$	10.1
	At March 28, 2014, there were no financial assets or financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). Similarly, there were no nonfinancial assets or nonfinancial liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis.																	At December 31, 2013, there were no financial assets or financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). In the year ended, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $14.0 million for its Mexican business. To determine the fair value of these assets, the Company engaged a third-party to perform a current appraisal of the Mexican machinery and equipment and real property assets utilizing standard valuation approaches; the fair value was measured using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). The non-financial assets measured at fair value which include the Mexico buildings and machinery and equipment, are fair valued at $12.7 million at December 31, 2013.
	The fair value of the Company’s long-term debt, as noted in Note 8—Long-Term Debt, was estimated using quoted market prices where available. For long-term debt not actively traded, fair values were based on valuations from third-party banks and market quotations for similar types of borrowing arrangements.

Venezuelan_Operations

Venezuelan Operations	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2014
International Operations [Abstract]	'
Venezuelan Operations	'
	21. Venezuelan Operations
	The Venezuelan government has maintained currency controls and a fixed official exchange rate since February 2003. The Commission for the Administration of Foreign Exchange (“CADIVI”) until recently controlled the sale and purchase of foreign currency in Venezuela. In 2011, CADIVI established an official exchange rate of 4.3 Venezuelan bolivar fuertes (“BsF”) to 1 U.S. dollar (“U.S. Dollar”) (the “prior official rate”). On February 13, 2013 the Venezuelan government announced the devaluation of its currency from 4.30 BsF per U.S. dollar to 6.30 BsF per U.S. dollar (the “official rate”).
	In March 2013, the Venezuelan government announced the creation of a new alternative currency exchange system authorizing certain companies that operate in designated industry sectors to exchange a limited volume of bolivars for dollars at a bid rate established via weekly auctions under the Complementary System of Foreign Currency Acquirement (“SICAD 1”). These auctions began weekly in October 2013 and the Central Bank of Venezuela began publishing the average exchange rate resulting from the weekly SICAD 1 auctions in December 2013.
	On January 24, 2014, the Venezuelan government announced the establishment of a dual exchange rate system. A rate of 6.30 BsF per U.S. dollar will be applied to priority sectors, while other sectors of the economy are eligible to apply an exchange rate determined based on the results of the Venezuelan central bank’s system of weekly currency auctions, SICAD 1, to a wider range of transactions. In January 2014, the Venezuelan government also announced the replacement of CADIVI with a new foreign currency administration, the National Center for Foreign Commerce (CENCOEX). An entity may seek approval to transact through the CENCOEX mechanism at the official rate; however, we understand that certain transactions may be approved at the latest published SICAD 1 rate depending on an entity’s facts and circumstances. The approximate SICAD 1 rate at March 28, 2014 was 10.8 BsF per U.S. dollar.
	On February 19, 2014, the Venezuelan government announced plans for another currency exchange mechanism (“SICAD 2”) which allows authorized foreign exchange operators, such as regulated banks and capital market brokers, to act as intermediaries in the sale of acquisitions of foreign currency. Once regulated, this may facilitate easier access to foreign currency. The SICAD 2 rate is intended to more closely resemble a market-driven exchange rate compared to the rates provided by Venezuela’s other regulated exchange mechanisms. SICAD 2 became effective on March 24, 2014 and the approximate SICAD 2 rate at March 28, 2014 was 50 BsF per U.S. dollar.
	The functional currency of the Company’s subsidiary in Venezuela is the U.S. dollar. Due to the impact of the devaluation on February 13, 2013 the Company recorded a pre-tax charge of $40.9 million in the year ended December 31, 2013 primarily related to the remeasurement of the local Venezuelan balance sheet on the date of the devaluation at the 6.30 BsF per U.S. dollar rate. At December 31, 2013, the Company was still able to import copper at the official CADIVI rate. In 2013 the Company remeasured the monetary assets and liabilities denominated in bolivars of its Venezuelan subsidiary at the official rate.
	In the three months ended March 28, 2014, limited amounts of dollars were approved at the official rate, including $2.2 million which was approved for payment of copper imports that were authorized in 2013 at the rate of 6.30 BsF per U.S. dollar, the official rate, and $0.8 million that was authorized at the 4.30 BsF per U.S. dollar rate. There were approximately $42.8 million of U.S. dollar payables which the Company expects to settle at the official rate.
	As of March 28, 2014, the Company’s industry group, and hence the Company, was not eligible for participation in the SICAD 1 auctions. If the Company becomes eligible for SICAD 1 auction, that is, the wire and cable industry is named an eligible bidder in an auction called by CENCOEX, the Company would be eligible to purchase U.S. dollars but likely in government restricted amounts. There are uncertainties as to the restrictions placed on eligible participants and the amount of U.S. Dollars available for purchase through the auction process, However, when the Venezuelan government issued Exchange Agreement No. 25 on January 24, 2014, it indicated that the published exchange rate resulting from the latest SICAD 1 auction would be used for certain transactions and activities that previously were subject to the official rate of 6.3 BsF per U.S. dollar, including foreign investments.
	After consultation with Venezuelan legal counsel, management has determined as of March 28, 2014 that “foreign investments” in Exchange Agreement No. 25 should be interpreted to mean that future dividend remittances would be transacted at the exchange rate established through the SICAD 1 auction process, and should be used as the exchange rate required to remeasure the Company’s net monetary assets, after giving consideration to the U.S. dollar-denominated payables noted above which the Company expects the Venezuelan government to approve and settle by using U.S. dollars obtained at the official rate.
	Recognizing there is considerable uncertainty as to the nature of transactions that will flow through SICAD 1 auction and how SICAD 1 auction will operate in the future, effective with the quarter ended March 28, 2014, the Company expects that the majority of Venezuelan subsidiary’s net monetary assets will be remeasured at the SICAD1 rate since that is the rate the Company now believes, based in part on the advice of Venezuelan legal counsel, will be applicable for future dividend remittances. Although the CENCOEX approval process for U.S. dollar copper payments has been very slow, the Company continues to believe that transactions for imports of essential goods, such as copper purchases needed for the production of wire and cable, will be settled at the official exchange rate and the Company expects to continue to receive authorizations and payments at this rate, which it will use for remeasuring the applicable U.S. dollar-denominated liabilities. In applying the SICAD 1 exchange rate of 10.8 BsF per U.S. dollar to certain of its monetary assets and liabilities, the Company recorded a devaluation charge of $83.1 million for the three months ended March 28, 2014 which was included in Other Income (Expense) within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).
	The Company does not intend to utilize the SICAD 2 foreign exchange mechanism at the prevailing exchange rates. The Company has assessed a number of factors, including the limited number of SICAD 2 auctions held to date, the Company’s ability to access the SICAD 2 exchange to date, the restrictions placed on eligible participants, the amount of U.S. Dollars available for purchase through the auction process, and the historical lack of official information about the resulting SICAD 2 rate. At this time, based upon its assessment, the Company does not believe it would be appropriate to use rates from the SICAD 2 exchange system for financial reporting purposes at March 28, 2014.
	In addition to the aforementioned exchange controls, the Venezuelan President used decree power to pass the Law of Costs, Earnings, and Fair Profits, which became effective in January 2014, authorizing, among other things, the Venezuelan government to set maximum pricing limits in the private sector. Therefore, the majority of the Company’s product portfolio in Venezuela is subject to price controls, which may restrict the Company’s ability to increase prices more than 30% higher than product costs. Until this law is removed or revised to allow for a higher level of pricing, the Venezuelan operating profit margin is expected to be lower than historical and previously projected future profit levels. In addition, ongoing labor negotiations and expected continuing social unrest in Venezuela are expected to result in lower than historical and previously projected future profit levels.
	The Venezuelan subsidiary is a part of the PDIC reporting unit. At December 31, 2013, the estimated fair value of the goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangibles at our PDIC reporting unit exceeded its corresponding carrying amount including recorded goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangibles. However, due to the estimated decline in operating results of the Venezuelan subsidiary related to the Venezuelan government’s new foreign exchange laws, price controls and social unrest, the Company has completed a Step 1 impairment assessment. See Note 6—Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets for additional information.
	At March 28, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company’s total assets in Venezuela were $222.4 million and $367.3 million and total liabilities were $78.5 million and $102.7 million, respectively. At March 28, 2014 and December 31, 2013, total assets included BsF denominated monetary assets of $151.9 million and $238.3 million, which consisted primarily of $113.9 million and $194.0 million of cash, and $30.0 million and $39.6 million of accounts receivable, respectively. At March 28, 2014 and December 31, 2013, total liabilities included BsF denominated monetary liabilities of $35.7 million and $65.1 million, which consisted primarily of accounts payable and other current and non-current accruals, respectively.
	The Company’s sales in Venezuela were 3% of consolidated net sales for the three fiscal months ended March 28, 2014 and March 29, 2013, respectively. Operating income in Venezuela was 19% and 18% of consolidated operating income for the three fiscal months ended March 28, 2014 and March 29, 2013, respectively.
	For the three fiscal months ended March 28, 2014, 100% of Venezuela’s sales were BsF denominated. For the three fiscal months ended March 28, 2014 Venezuela’s cost of sales were approximately 54% BsF denominated and approximately 46% U.S. dollar denominated. For the three fiscal months ended March 29, 2013, Venezuela’s sales and cost of sales were approximately 100% and 41% BsF denominated and approximately 0% and 59% U.S. dollar denominated, respectively.
	During the three fiscal months ended March 28, 2014, the Company settled $3.0 million U.S. dollar denominated intercompany payables and accounts payable in Venezuela. Of the $3.0 million settled in the three months ended March 28, 2014, $2.2 million was authorized for payment of copper imports at the rate of 6.30 BsF per U.S. dollar and $0.8 million was authorized at the rate of 4.30 BsF per U.S. dollar. At March 28, 2014, there were approximately $42.8 million of U.S. dollar payables which the Company expects to settle at the official rate. Approximately $20.8 million of the requested settlements have been outstanding less than 90 days and $22.0 million have been outstanding over 90 days. Currency exchange controls in Venezuela continue to limit the Company’s ability to repatriate funds from Venezuela. We do not consider the net assets of Venezuela to be integral to the Company’s ability to service its debt and operational requirements.
	During the three fiscal months ended March 29, 2013 the Company settled $7.1 million of U.S. dollar denominated intercompany payables and accounts payable in Venezuela at the rate of 4.30 BsF per U.S. dollar. Settlements were made at the rate of 4.30 BsF per U.S. dollar on U.S. dollar denominated intercompany payables and accounts payable in the three fiscal months ended March 28, 2014 because the authorization for copper imports was submitted prior to the devaluation on February 13, 2013. At December 31, 2013, $37.6 million of requests of U.S. dollars to settle U.S. dollar denominated intercompany payables remained pending with CADIVI, which we expect will be settled at the 6.30 BsF per U.S. dollar rate. Approximately $22.4 million of the requested settlements have been pending up to 30 days, $15.1 million have been pending up to 180 days, and $0.1 million have pending over 180 days. All monetary assets and liabilities were remeasured at 6.30 BsF per U.S. dollar at December 31, 2013, the rate the Company expected to remit dividends.
	As a result of government restrictions, Venezuela continues to operate in a difficult economic environment. The Company has historically taken steps to address operational challenges including obtaining approval of copper imports at the official rates, purchasing other raw material products domestically, and adjusting prices to reflect raw material cost and adherence to government price controls. These regulations, when considered with other governmental policies impacting labor force reductions and other circumstances in Venezuela, may limit our ability to fully benefit from and maintain our controlling financial interest in our Venezuelan subsidiaries. The financial impact on our operations in Venezuela of these events and associated ongoing restrictions are uncertain. At March 28, 2014 management expects ongoing operations to continue in Venezuela, but continues to monitor the economic conditions.

Supplemental_Guarantor_and_Par

Supplemental Guarantor and Parent Company Condensed Financial Information	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2014																Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'																'
Supplemental Guarantor and Parent Company Condensed Financial Information	'																'
	22. Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Financial Information																22. Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Financial Information
	General Cable Corporation (“Parent Company”) and its U.S. 100% wholly-owned subsidiaries (“Guarantor Subsidiaries”) fully and unconditionally guarantee the $600.0 million of 5.75% Senior Notes due in 2022 and the $125.0 million of Senior Floating Rate Notes due in 2015 of the Parent Company on a joint and several basis. The following tables present financial information about the Parent Company, Guarantor Subsidiaries and Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries in millions. Intercompany transactions are eliminated in the “Eliminations” column of the Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Financial Information tables.																General Cable Corporation (“Parent Company”) and its U.S. 100% wholly-owned subsidiaries (“Guarantor Subsidiaries”) fully and unconditionally guarantee the $600.0 million of 5.75% Senior Notes due in 2022 and the $125.0 million of Senior Floating Rate Notes due in 2015 of the Parent Company on a joint and several basis. In December 2012, the Canadian Subsidiaries became Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries due to amendments of the Revolving Credit Facility; this effectively changed the Guarantor structure under the terms of the notes described above. The year ended December 31, 2011 Condensed Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) Information and Condensed Statements of Cash Flow Information have been recast to reflect the removal of the Canadian subsidiaries as guarantor subsidiaries. The Canadian subsidiaries are now reflected as non-guarantor subsidiaries. The following tables present financial information about the Parent Company, Guarantor Subsidiaries and Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries in millions. Intercompany transactions are eliminated in the “Eliminations” column of the Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Financial Information tables.
	Condensed Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) Information																Condensed Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) Information
	Three Fiscal Months Ended March 28, 2014																Year Ended December 31, 2013
		Parent			Guarantor			Non-			Eliminations			Total										Non-
					Subsidiaries			Guarantor													Guarantor			Guarantor
								Subsidiaries										Parent			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
	Net sales:																Net sales:
	Customers	$	—		$	475.7		$	954.4		$	—		$	1,430.10		Customers	$	—		$	2,233.00		$	4,188.20		$	—		$	6,421.20
	Intercompany		17.7			81.6			53.2			(152.5	)		—		Intercompany		56			292			281.4			(629.4	)		—
			17.7			557.3			1,007.60			(152.5	)		1,430.10				56			2,525.00			4,469.60			(629.4	)		6,421.20
	Cost of sales		—			486.2			946.6			(134.8	)		1,298.00		Cost of sales		—			2,244.50			4,046.40			(573.4	)		5,717.50
	Gross profit		17.7			71.1			61			(17.7	)		132.1		Gross profit		56			280.5			423.2			(56.0	)		703.7
	Selling, general and administrative expenses		14.8			41.5			82.1			(17.7	)		120.7		Selling, general and administrative expenses		43.4			188.7			315.9			(56.0	)		492
	Goodwill impairment charge		—			—			155.1			—			155.1
	Indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charge		—			—			93.4			—			93.4		Operating income		12.6			91.8			107.3			—			211.7
																	Other income (expense)		—			(6.2	)		(60.5	)		—			(66.7	)
	Operating income (loss)		2.9			29.6			(269.6	)		—			(237.1	)	Interest income (expense):
	Other income (expense)		—			(2.9	)		(94.8	)		—			(97.7	)	Interest expense		(86.9	)		(110.7	)		(48.1	)		120.8			(124.9	)
	Interest income (expense):																Interest income		105.1			15.2			7.4			(120.8	)		6.9
	Interest expense		(15.0	)		(16.7	)		(13.5	)		17.8			(27.4	)
	Interest income		14.1			3.7			1.2			(17.8	)		1.2				18.2			(95.5	)		(40.7	)		—			(118.0	)
			(0.9	)		(13.0	)		(12.3	)		—			(26.2	)	Income (loss) before income taxes		30.8			(9.9	)		6.1			—			27
																	Income tax (provision) benefit		(11.5	)		13.8			(41.1	)		—			(38.8	)
	Income (loss) before income taxes		2			13.7			(376.7	)		—			(361.0	)	Equity in net earnings of affiliated companies and subsidiaries		(37.1	)		(41.0	)		0.8			79			1.7
	Income tax (provision) benefit		(0.3	)		(0.9	)		22.6			—			21.4
	Equity in net earnings of affiliated companies and subsidiaries		(317.1	)		(329.9	)		0.1			647.1			0.2		Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest		(17.8	)		(37.1	)		(34.2	)		79			(10.1	)
																	Less: preferred stock dividends		0.3			—			—			—			0.3
	Net income (loss) including non-controlling interest		(315.4	)		(317.1	)		(354.0	)		647.1			(339.4	)	Less: net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest		—			—			7.7			—			7.7
	Less: net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest		—			—			(24.0	)		—			(24.0	)
																	Net income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders	$	(18.1	)	$	(37.1	)	$	(41.9	)	$	79		$	(18.1	)
	Net income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders	$	(315.4	)	$	(317.1	)	$	(330.0	)	$	647.1		$	(315.4	)
																	Comprehensive income (loss):
	Comprehensive income (loss):																Net income (loss)	$	(17.8	)	$	(37.1	)	$	(34.2	)	$	79		$	(10.1	)
	Net income (loss)	$	(315.4	)	$	(317.1	)	$	(354.0	)	$	647.1		$	(339.4	)	Currency translation gain (loss)		(39.2	)		(39.2	)		(55.8	)		87.3			(46.9	)
	Currency translation gain (loss)		(9.8	)		(9.8	)		(8.1	)		16.9			(10.8	)	Defined benefit plan adjustments, net of tax		31.8			31.8			12.3			(43.9	)		32
	Defined benefit plan adjustments, net of tax		0.9			0.9			0.2			(1.1	)		0.9		Change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax		(0.1	)		(0.1	)		0.3			0.2			0.3
	Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		(324.3	)		(326.0	)		(361.9	)		662.9			(349.3	)	Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		(25.3	)		(44.6	)		(77.4	)		122.6			(24.7	)
	Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest, net of tax		—			—			(25.0	)		—			(25.0	)	Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax		—			—			0.6			—			0.6
	Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders interest, net of tax	$	(324.3	)	$	(326.0	)	$	(336.9	)	$	662.9		$	(324.3	)	Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders interest, net of tax	$	(25.3	)	$	(44.6	)	$	(78.0	)	$	122.6		$	(25.3	)
	Condensed Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) Information																Condensed Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) Information
	Three Fiscal Months Ended March 29, 2013																Year Ended December 31, 2012
		Parent			Guarantor			Non-			Eliminations			Total										Non-
					Subsidiaries			Guarantor													Guarantor			Guarantor
								Subsidiaries										Parent			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
	Net sales:																Net sales:
	Customers	$	—		$	610.2		$	933.5		$	—		$	1,543.70		Customers	$	—		$	2,015.80		$	4,043.70		$	—		$	6,059.50
	Intercompany		13.8			42.2			103.4			(159.4	)		—		Intercompany		54.4			150.3			320.6			(525.3	)		—
			13.8			652.4			1,036.90			(159.4	)		1,543.70				54.4			2,166.10			4,364.30			(525.3	)		6,059.50
	Cost of sales		—			574.4			958			(145.6	)		1,386.80		Cost of sales		—			1,903.60			4,001.90			(470.9	)		5,434.60
	Gross profit		13.8			78			78.9			(13.8	)		156.9		Gross profit		54.4			262.5			362.4			(54.4	)		624.9
	Selling, general and administrative expenses		10.9			49.7			77.3			(13.8	)		124.1		Selling, general and administrative expenses		41.5			150.6			287.8			(54.4	)		425.5
	Operating income (loss)		2.9			28.3			1.6			—			32.8		Operating income		12.9			111.9			74.6			—			199.4
	Other income (expense)		—			(1.3	)		(51.4	)		—			(52.7	)	Other income (expense)		—			—			(2.9	)		—			(2.9	)
	Interest income (expense):																Interest income (expense):
	Interest expense		(20.9	)		(26.9	)		(11.3	)		29.6			(29.5	)	Interest expense		(70.6	)		(96.1	)		(48.0	)		107.9			(106.8	)
	Interest income		25.9			3.5			1.7			(29.6	)		1.5		Interest income		91.6			15.5			7.3			(107.9	)		6.5
																	Loss on extinguishment of debt		(9.3	)		—			—			—			(9.3	)
			5			(23.4	)		(9.6	)		—			(28.0	)
																			11.7			(80.6	)		(40.7	)		—			(109.6	)
	Income (loss) before income taxes		7.9			3.6			(59.4	)		—			(47.9	)
	Income tax (provision) benefit		(3.0	)		(2.0	)		8.8			—			3.8		Income (loss) before income taxes		24.6			31.3			31			—			86.9
	Equity in net earnings of affiliated companies and subsidiaries		(50.6	)		(52.2	)		0.1			102.9			0.2		Income tax (provision) benefit		(10.9	)		(11.0	)		(56.7	)		—			(78.6	)
																Equity in net earnings of affiliated companies and subsidiaries		(9.4	)		(29.7	)		1.2			39.6			1.7
Net income (loss) including non-controlling interest		(45.7	)		(50.6	)		(50.5	)		102.9			(43.9	)
Less: preferred stock dividends		0.1			—			—			—			0.1		Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest		4.3			(9.4	)		(24.5	)		39.6			10
Less: net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest		—			—			1.8			—			1.8		Less: preferred stock dividends		0.3			—			—			—			0.3
																Less: net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest		—			—			5.7			—			5.7
Net income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders	$	(45.8	)	$	(50.6	)	$	(52.3	)	$	102.9		$	(45.8	)
																Net income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders	$	4		$	(9.4	)	$	(30.2	)	$	39.6		$	4
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net income (loss)	$	(45.7	)	$	(50.6	)	$	(50.5	)	$	102.9		$	(43.9	)	Comprehensive income (loss):
Currency translation gain (loss)		(4.2	)		(4.2	)		5.7			(0.9	)		(3.6	)	Net income (loss)	$	4.3		$	(9.4	)	$	(24.5	)	$	39.6		$	10
Defined benefit plan adjustments, net of tax		2.7			2.7			0.3			(3.0	)		2.7		Currency translation gain (loss)		8.4			7.6			5.1			(11.2	)		9.9
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax		(0.6	)		(0.6	)		—			0.7			(0.5	)	Defined benefit plan adjustments, net of tax		(21.4	)		(21.4	)		(20.0	)		41.5			(21.3	)
																Change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax		5.8			5.8			2.8			(8.4	)		6
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		(47.8	)		(52.7	)		(44.5	)		99.7			(45.3	)
																Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		(2.9	)		(17.4	)		(36.6	)		61.5			4.6
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest, net of tax		—			—			2.5			—			2.5
																Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax		—			—			7.5			—			7.5
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders interest, net of tax	$	(47.8	)	$	(52.7	)	$	(47.0	)	$	99.7		$	(47.8	)
																Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders interest, net of tax	$	(2.9	)	$	(17.4	)	$	(44.1	)	$	61.5		$	(2.9	)
Condensed Balance Sheets Information
March 28, 2014																Condensed Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) Information
																Year Ended December 31, 2011
	Parent			Guarantor			Non-			Eliminations			Total
				Subsidiaries			Guarantor																Non-
							Subsidiaries													Guarantor			Guarantor
Assets																	Parent			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Current assets:																Net sales:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	2		$	313.8		$	—		$	315.8		Customers	$	—		$	1,857.00		$	3,951.20		$	—		$	5,808.20
Receivables, net of allowances		—			262.9			937.4			—			1,200.30		Intercompany		55.9			116.4			204.9			(377.2	)		—
Inventories, net		—			492.6			835.7			—			1,328.30
Deferred income taxes		—			23.1			26.8			—			49.9				55.9			1,973.40			4,156.10			(377.2	)		5,808.20
Prepaid expenses and other		1.9			29.2			87.1			—			118.2		Cost of sales		—			1,742.50			3,792.70			(321.3	)		5,213.90
Total current assets		1.9			809.8			2,200.80			—			3,012.50		Gross profit		55.9			230.9			363.4			(55.9	)		594.3
Property, plant and equipment, net		0.6			226.4			849.1			—			1,076.10		Selling, general and administrative expenses		44.6			130.7			260.3			(55.9	)		379.7
Deferred income taxes		—			—			15.8			—			15.8
Intercompany accounts		1,284.60			519.5			44.8			(1,848.9	)		—		Operating income		11.3			100.2			103.1			—			214.6
Investment in subsidiaries		724.4			1,008.40			—			(1,732.8	)		—		Other income (expense)		(0.1	)		(0.2	)		(31.4	)		—			(31.7	)
Goodwill		—			13.8			13.4			—			27.2		Interest income (expense):
Intangible assets, net		—			15.1			69.4			—			84.5		Interest expense		(63.0	)		(91.6	)		(48.9	)		104.3			(99.2	)
Unconsolidated affiliated companies		—			7.9			10.9			—			18.8		Interest income		88.6			15			8.4			(104.3	)		7.7
Other non-current assets		13.3			33.6			26.7			—			73.6
																		25.6			(76.6	)		(40.5	)		—			(91.5	)
Total assets	$	2,024.80		$	2,634.50		$	3,230.90		$	(3,581.7	)	$	4,308.50
																Income (loss) before income taxes		36.8			23.4			31.2			—			91.4
Liabilities and Total Equity																Income tax (provision) benefit		(15.8	)		2.6			(25.4	)		—			(38.6	)
Current liabilities:																Equity in net earnings of affiliated companies and subsidiaries		33.8			7.8			2.6			(41.3	)		2.9
Accounts payable	$	—		$	170.9		$	804.2		$	—		$	975.1
Accrued liabilities		27.1			85.6			289.9			—			402.6		Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest		54.8			33.8			8.4			(41.3	)		55.7
Current portion of long-term debt		—			—			285.6			—			285.6		Less: preferred stock dividends		0.3			—			—			—			0.3
																Less: net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest		—			—			0.9			—			0.9
Total current liabilities		27.1			256.5			1,379.70			—			1,663.30
Long-term debt		902.4			264.4			15.6			—			1,182.40		Net income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders	$	54.5		$	33.8		$	7.5		$	(41.3	)	$	54.5
Deferred income taxes		175.4			(18.0	)		58.2			—			215.6
Intercompany accounts		—			1,327.40			521.5			(1,848.9	)		—		Comprehensive income (loss):
Other liabilities		1.2			79.8			156.2			—			237.2		Net income (loss)	$	54.8		$	33.8		$	8.4		$	(41.3	)	$	55.7
																Currency translation gain (loss)		(57.1	)		(56.6	)		(51.8	)		104.9			(60.6	)
Total liabilities		1,106.10			1,910.10			2,131.20			(1,848.9	)		3,298.50		Defined benefit plan adjustments, net of tax		(15.6	)		(15.6	)		(3.0	)		16.2			(18.0	)
Redeemable non-controlling interest		—			—			16.7			—			16.7		Change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax		(37.5	)		(37.5	)		(33.8	)		71.2			(37.6	)
Total Company shareholders’ equity		918.7			724.4			1,008.40			(1,732.8	)		918.7		Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		(55.4	)		(75.9	)		(80.2	)		151			(60.5	)
Non-controlling interest		—			—			74.6			—			74.6		Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax		—			—			(5.1	)		—			(5.1	)
Total liabilities and equity	$	2,024.80		$	2,634.50		$	3,230.90		$	(3,581.7	)	$	4,308.50		Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders interest, net of tax	$	(55.4	)	$	(75.9	)	$	(75.1	)	$	151		$	(55.4	)
Condensed Balance Sheets Information																Condensed Balance Sheet Information
December 31, 2013																December 31, 2013
	Parent			Guarantor			Non-			Eliminations			Total										Non-
				Subsidiaries			Guarantor													Guarantor			Guarantor
							Subsidiaries										Parent			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Assets																Assets
Current assets:																Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	0.2		$	2.2		$	416.4		$	—		$	418.8		Cash	$	0.2		$	2.2		$	416.4		$	—		$	418.8
Receivables, net of allowances		—			258.5			913.2			—			1,171.70		Receivables, net of allowances		—			258.5			913.2			—			1,171.70
Inventories, net		—			438			801.6			—			1,239.60		Inventories		—			438			801.6			—			1,239.60
Deferred income taxes		—			23.3			26.9			—			50.2		Deferred income taxes		—			23.3			26.9			—			50.2
Prepaid expenses and other		1.9			32.7			91.6			—			126.2		Prepaid expenses and other		1.9			32.7			91.6			—			126.2
Total current assets		2.1			754.7			2,249.70			—			3,006.50		Total current assets		2.1			754.7			2,249.70			—			3,006.50
Property, plant and equipment, net		0.6			231.9			859.5			—			1,092.00		Property, plant and equipment, net		0.6			231.9			859.5			—			1,092.00
Deferred income taxes		—			—			15.8			—			15.8		Deferred income taxes		—			—			15.8			—			15.8
Intercompany accounts		1,305.50			507.7			35.8			(1,849.0	)		—		Intercompany accounts		1,305.50			507.7			35.8			(1,849.0	)		—
Investment in subsidiaries		1,050.40			1,332.30			—			(2,382.7	)		—		Investment in subsidiaries		1,050.40			1,332.30			—			(2,382.7	)		—
Goodwill		—			13.7			170.9			—			184.6		Goodwill		—			13.7			170.9			—			184.6
Intangible assets, net		—			15.5			167.4			—			182.9		Intangible assets, net		—			15.5			167.4			—			182.9
Unconsolidated affiliated companies		—			8			11			—			19		Unconsolidated affiliated companies		—			8			11			—			19
Other non-current assets		13.7			33.8			30.6			—			78.1		Other non-current assets		13.7			33.8			30.6			—			78.1
Total assets	$	2,372.30		$	2,897.60		$	3,540.70		$	(4,231.7	)	$	4,578.90		Total assets	$	2,372.30		$	2,897.60		$	3,540.70		$	(4,231.7	)	$	4,578.90
Liabilities and Total Equity																Liabilities and Total Equity
Current liabilities:																Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	—		$	118.5		$	752.1		$	—		$	870.6		Accounts payable	$	—		$	118.5		$	752.1		$	—		$	870.6
Accrued liabilities		13.8			103.9			317.2			—			434.9		Accrued liabilities		13.8			103.9			317.2			—			434.9
Current portion of long-term debt		—			—			250.3			—			250.3		Current portion of long-term debt		—			—			250.3			—			250.3
Total current liabilities		13.8			222.4			1,319.60			—			1,555.80		Total current liabilities		13.8			222.4			1,319.60			—			1,555.80
Long-term debt		902			225			9.6			—			1,136.60		Long-term debt		902			225			9.6			—			1,136.60
Deferred income taxes		175.2			(19.4	)		78			—			233.8		Deferred income taxes		175.2			(19.4	)		78			—			233.8
Intercompany accounts		—			1,339.70			509.3			(1,849.0	)		—		Intercompany accounts		—			1,339.70			509.3			(1,849.0	)		—
Other liabilities		1.1			79.5			175.3			—			255.9		Other liabilities		1.1			79.5			175.3			—			255.9
Total liabilities		1,092.10			1,847.20			2,091.80			(1,849.0	)		3,182.10		Total liabilities		1,092.10			1,847.20			2,091.80			(1,849.0	)		3,182.10
Redeemable non-controlling interest		—			—			17			—			17		Redeemable noncontrolling interest		—			—			17			—			17
Total Company shareholders’ equity		1,280.20			1,050.40			1,332.30			(2,382.7	)		1,280.20		Total Company shareholders’ equity		1,280.20			1,050.40			1,332.30			(2,382.7	)		1,280.20
Non-controlling interest		—			—			99.6			—			99.6		Noncontrolling interest		—			—			99.6			—			99.6
Total liabilities and equity	$	2,372.30		$	2,897.60		$	3,540.70		$	(4,231.7	)	$	4,578.90		Total liabilities and equity	$	2,372.30		$	2,897.60		$	3,540.70		$	(4,231.7	)	$	4,578.90
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows Information																Condensed Balance Sheet Information
Three Fiscal Months Ended March 28, 2014																December 31, 2012
	Parent			Guarantor			Non-			Eliminations			Total										Non-
				Subsidiaries			Guarantor													Guarantor			Guarantor
							Subsidiaries										Parent			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Net cash flows of operating activities	$	15.6		$	8.3		$	(59.4	)	$	—		$	(35.5	)	Assets
																Current assets:
Cash flows of investing activities:																Cash	$	65.3		$	44.2		$	512.8		$	—		$	622.3
Capital expenditures		—			(7.9	)		(19.1	)		—			(27.0	)	Receivables, net of allowances		—			277.6			904.5			—			1,182.10
Proceeds from properties sold		—			0.2			—			—			0.2		Inventories		—			460			813.6			—			1,273.60
Other		—			(6.0	)		6.1			—			0.1		Deferred income taxes		—			24.4			15.1			—			39.5
																Prepaid expenses and other		2.3			20.9			109.8			—			133
Net cash flows of investing activities		—			(13.7	)		(13.0	)		—			(26.7	)
																Total current assets		67.6			827.1			2,355.80			—			3,250.50
Cash flows of financing activities:																Property, plant and equipment, net		0.4			238.2			955.3			—			1,193.90
Dividends paid to shareholders		(9.0	)		—			—			—			(9.0	)	Deferred income taxes		—			—			12.8			—			12.8
Intercompany accounts		23.8			(31.7	)		7.9			—			—		Intercompany accounts		1,566.70			491			40.2			(2,097.9	)		—
Proceeds from other debt		—			308.6			292.4			—			601		Investment in subsidiaries		1,086.90			1,367.40			—			(2,454.3	)		—
Repayments of other debt		—			(269.3	)		(242.6	)		—			(511.9	)	Goodwill		—			15			172.6			—			187.6
Repurchase of common shares		(30.7	)		—			—						(30.7	)	Intangible assets, net		—			17.7			185.2			—			202.9
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		0.1			—			—			—			0.1		Unconsolidated affiliated companies		—			7.3			11.6			—			18.9
																Other non-current assets		15.3			26.4			24.3			—			66
Net cash flows of financing activities		(15.8	)		7.6			57.7			—			49.5
																Total assets	$	2,736.90		$	2,990.10		$	3,757.80		$	(4,552.2	)	$	4,932.60
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		—			(2.4	)		(87.9	)		—			(90.3	)
																Liabilities and Total Equity
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(0.2	)		(0.2	)		(102.6	)		—			(103.0	)	Current liabilities:
Cash and cash equivalents — beginning of period		0.2			2.2			416.4			—			418.8		Accounts payable	$	—		$	103.8		$	899.2		$	—		$	1,003.00
																Accrued liabilities		12.1			109.1			374.9			—			496.1
Cash and cash equivalents — end of period	$	—		$	2		$	313.8		$	—		$	315.8		Current portion of long-term debt		334.6			—			176.6			—			511.2
																Total current liabilities		346.7			212.9			1,450.70			—			2,010.30
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows Information																Long-term debt		900.5			—			38.4			—			938.9
Three Fiscal Months Ended March 29, 2013																Deferred income taxes		156.9			(18.2	)		85.2			—			223.9
																Intercompany accounts		—			1,606.90			491			(2,097.9	)		—
																Other liabilities		1.1			101.6			190			—			292.7
	Parent			Guarantor			Non-			Eliminations			Total
				Subsidiaries			Guarantor									Total liabilities		1,405.20			1,903.20			2,255.30			(2,097.9	)		3,465.80
							Subsidiaries									Redeemable noncontrolling interest		—			—			18.6			—			18.6
Net cash flows of operating activities	$	31.9		$	(63.9	)	$	(148.0	)	$	—		$	(180.0	)
																Total Company shareholders’ equity		1,331.70			1,086.90			1,367.40			(2,454.3	)		1,331.70
Cash flows of investing activities:
Capital expenditures		—			(8.0	)		(18.7	)		—			(26.7	)	Noncontrolling interest		—			—			116.5			—			116.5
Proceeds from properties sold		—			0.1			—			—			0.1
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired		—			—			—			—			—		Total liabilities and equity	$	2,736.90		$	2,990.10		$	3,757.80		$	(4,552.2	)	$	4,932.60
Other		—			(4.5	)		4.7			—			0.2
Net cash flows of investing activities		—			(12.4	)		(14.0	)		—			(26.4	)	Condensed Statement of Cash Flows Information
																Year Ended December 31, 2013
Cash flows of financing activities:
Dividends paid to shareholders		(0.1	)		—			—			—			(0.1	)
Excess tax benefits (deficiencies) from stock-based compensation		0.1			—			—			—			0.1									Non-
Intercompany accounts		(40.4	)		65.1			(24.7	)		—			—						Guarantor			Guarantor
Proceeds from other debt		—			0.8			298.2			—			299			Parent			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Repayments of other debt		—			(0.8	)		(203.7	)		—			(204.5	)	Net cash flows of operating activities	$	56		$	102.4		$	(120.2	)	$	—		$	38.2
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests		—			—			(0.3	)		—			(0.3	)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		0.5			—			—			—			0.5		Cash flows of investing activities:								—
																Capital expenditures		(0.3	)		(29.1	)		(59.7	)		—			(89.1	)
Net cash flows of financing activities		(39.9	)		65.1			69.5			—			94.7		Acquisitions, net of cash acquired		—			(2.3	)		(4.6	)		—			(6.9	)
																Proceeds from properties sold		—			0.3			0.1			—			0.4
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		—			(9.5	)		(16.7	)		—			(26.2	)	Other		—			(43.7	)		44.7			—			1
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(8.0	)		(20.7	)		(109.2	)		—			(137.9	)	Net cash flows of investing activities		(0.3	)		(74.8	)		(19.5	)		—			(94.6	)
Cash and cash equivalents — beginning of period		65.3			44.2			512.8						622.3
																Cash flows of financing activities:
Cash and cash equivalents — end of period	$	57.3		$	23.5		$	403.6		$	—		$	484.4		Preferred stock dividend paid		(27.0	)		—			—			—			(27.0	)
																Intercompany accounts		280			(308.3	)		28.3			—			—
Intercompany Activity																Proceeds from other debt		—			420			1,225.30			—			1,645.30
The Parent Company and its Guarantor Subsidiaries participate in a cash pooling program. As part of this program, cash balances are generally swept on a daily basis between the Guarantor Subsidiaries’ bank accounts and those of the Parent Company. There are a significant number of the Company’s subsidiaries that participate in this cash pooling arrangement and there are thousands of transactions per week that occur between the Parent Company and Guarantor Subsidiaries, all of which are accounted for through the intercompany accounts.																Repayments of other debt		—			(194.9	)		(1,162.7	)		—			(1,357.6	)
Parent Company transactions include interest, dividend, tax payments and intercompany sales transactions related to administrative costs incurred by the Parent Company, which are billed to Guarantor Subsidiaries on a cost-plus basis. These costs are reported in the Parent’s “Selling, general and administrative expenses” on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) Information for the respective period(s). All intercompany transactions are presumed to be settled in cash when they occur and are included in operating activities on the statement of cash flows. Non-operating cash flow changes have been classified as financing activities beginning in 2009.																Settlement of long term debt including fees and expenses		(355.0	)		—			—			—			(355.0	)
																Purchase of non-controlling interest		—			8.2			(12.2	)		—			(4.0	)
A summary of cash and non-cash transactions of the Parent Company’s intercompany account is provided below for the three fiscal months ended March 28, 2014 and the twelve months ended December 31, 2013:																Dividends paid to non-controlling interest		—			—			(5.3	)		—			(5.3	)
																Repurchase of common shares		(19.5	)		—			—			—			(19.5	)
																Proceeds from exercise of stock options		0.7			—			—			—			0.7
(in millions)	March 28,			December 31,
	2014			2013												Net cash flows of financing activities		(120.8	)		(75.0	)		73.4			—			(122.4	)
Beginning Balance	$	1,305.50		$	1,566.70
Non-cash transactions																Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		—			5.4			(30.1	)		—			(24.7	)
Deferred tax		—			7.1
Equity based awards		2.9			11.7											Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(65.1	)		(42.0	)		(96.4	)		—			(203.5	)
Foreign currency and other		—			—											Cash and cash equivalents —beginning of period		65.3			44.2			512.8			—			622.3
Cash transactions		(23.8	)		(280.0	)
																Cash and cash equivalents —end of period	$	0.2		$	2.2		$	416.4		$	—		$	418.8
Ending Balance	$	1,284.60		$	1,305.50
Dividends																Condensed Statement of Cash Flows Information
There were no cash dividend payments to the Parent Company from the Guarantor Subsidiaries in the three fiscal months ended March 28, 2014 or March 29, 2013.																Year Ended December 31, 2012
Parent Company Long-Term Debt
At March 28, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Parent Company was party to the following long-term financing arrangements:
																							Non-
																				Guarantor			Guarantor
(in millions)	March 28,			December 31,													Parent			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
	2014			2013												Net cash flows of operating activities	$	55.6		$	60.6		$	156.4		$	—		$	272.6
5.75% Senior Notes due 2022	$	600		$	600
Subordinated Convertible Notes due 2029		429.5			429.5											Cash flows of investing activities:
Debt discount on Subordinated Convertible Notes due 2029		(261.1	)		(261.5	)										Capital expenditures		(0.2	)		(25.1	)		(83.3	)		—			(108.6	)
0.875% Convertible Notes due 2013		—			—											Acquisitions, net of cash acquired		—			(175.3	)		(111.2	)		—			(286.5	)
Debt discount on 0.875% Convertible Notes due 2013		—			—											Return of investment intercompany dividends		—			90.8			(90.8	)		—			—
Senior Floating Rate Notes		125			125											Proceeds from properties sold		—			0.1			4.4			—			4.5
Other		9			9											Other		(29.2	)		(129.0	)		158.5			—			0.3
Total Parent Company debt		902.4			902											Net cash flows of investing activities		(29.4	)		(238.5	)		(122.4	)		—			(390.3	)
Less current maturities		—			—
																Cash flows of financing activities:
Parent Company Long-term debt	$	902.4		$	902											Preferred stock dividend paid		(0.3	)		—			—			—			(0.3	)
																Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation		(0.6	)		—			—			—			(0.6	)
																Intercompany accounts		(342.1	)		241.5			100.6			—			—
																Proceeds from other debt		—			692.5			781.1			—			1,473.60
(in millions)	Q1 2015			Q1 2016			Q1 2017			Q1 2018			Q1 2019			Repayments of other debt		—			(727.3	)		(833.5	)		—			(1,560.8	)
Debt maturities twelve month period ending	$	—		$	125		$	—		$	—		$	—		Issuance of long term debt		600			—			—			—			600
For long-term debt related to the Parent Company, refer to Note 8 “Long-Term Debt” of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.																Settlement of long term debt including fees and expenses		(217.7	)		—			—			—			(217.7	)
Commitments and Contingencies																Dividends paid to non-controlling interest		—			—			(3.5	)		—			(3.5	)
For contingencies and guarantees related to the Parent Company, refer to Note 18 “Commitments and Contingencies” of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.																Repurchase of common shares		(1.2	)		—			—			—			(1.2	)
																Proceeds from exercise of stock options		0.1			—			—			—			0.1
																Net cash flows of financing activities		38.2			206.7			44.7			—			289.6
																Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		0.8			6.9			8.6			—			16.3
																Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		65.2			35.7			87.3			—			188.2
																Cash and cash equivalents —beginning of period		0.1			8.5			425.5			—			434.1
																Cash and cash equivalents —end of period	$	65.3		$	44.2		$	512.8		$	—		$	622.3
																Condensed Statement of Cash Flows Information
																Year Ended December 31, 2011
																							Non-
																				Guarantor			Guarantor
																	Parent			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
																Net cash flows of operating activities	$	53.3		$	52.1		$	(7.6	)	$	—		$	97.8
																Cash flows of investing activities:
																Capital expenditures		(0.2	)		(20.6	)		(100.7	)		—			(121.5	)
																Acquisitions, net of cash acquired		—			—			—			—			—
																Proceeds from properties sold		—			—			6.5			—			6.5
																Other		—			(58.1	)		58.4			—			0.3
																Net cash flows of investing activities		(0.2	)		(78.7	)		(35.8	)		—			(114.7	)
																Cash flows of financing activities:
																Preferred stock dividend paid		(0.3	)		—			—			—			(0.3	)
																Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation		1			—			—			—			1
																Intercompany accounts		(21.0	)		3.6			17.4			—			—
																Proceeds from other debt		—			940			951.4			—			1,891.40
																Repayments of other debt		—			(905.2	)		(930.6	)		—			(1,835.8	)
																Dividends paid to non-controlling interest		—			—			(3.8	)		—			(3.8	)
																Repurchase of common shares		(62.5	)		—			—			—			(62.5	)
																Proceeds from exercise of stock options		1.5			—			—			—			1.5
																Net cash flows of financing activities		(81.3	)		38.4			34.4			—			(8.5	)
																Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		(0.7	)		(6.2	)		7.7			—			0.8
																Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(28.9	)		5.6			(1.3	)		—			(24.6	)
																Cash and cash equivalents —beginning of period		29			2.9			426.8			—			458.7
																Cash and cash equivalents —end of period	$	0.1		$	8.5		$	425.5		$	—		$	434.1
																Intercompany Activity
																The Parent Company and its Guarantor Subsidiaries participate in a cash pooling program. As part of this program, cash balances are generally swept on a daily basis between the Guarantor Subsidiaries’ bank accounts and those of the Parent Company. There are a significant number of the Company’s subsidiaries that participate in this cash pooling arrangement and there are thousands of transactions per week that occur between the Parent Company and Guarantor Subsidiaries, all of which are accounted for through the intercompany accounts.
																Parent Company transactions include interest, dividend, tax payments and intercompany sales transactions related to administrative costs incurred by the Parent Company, which are billed to Guarantor Subsidiaries on a cost-plus basis. These costs are reported in the Parent’s “Selling, general and administrative expenses” on the Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) Information for the respective period(s). All intercompany transactions are presumed to be settled in cash when they occur and are included in operating activities on the statement of cash flows. Non-operating cash flow changes have been classified as financing activities beginning in 2009.
																A summary of cash and non-cash transactions of the Parent Company’s intercompany account is provided below:
																	Year ended
																(in millions)	Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012			Dec 31, 2011
																Beginning Balance	$	1,566.70		$	1,210.40		$	1,169.70
																Non-cash transactions
																Convertible notes and other debt		—			—			—
																Deferred tax		7.1			5.9			8
																Equity based awards		11.7			11.7			12.7
																Foreign currency and other		—			(3.4	)		(1.0	)
																Cash transactions		(280.0	)		342.1			21
																Ending Balance	$	1,305.50		$	1,566.70		$	1,210.40
																Dividends
																There were no dividend payments to the Parent Company from the Guarantor Subsidiaries in the twelve months ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011.
																Parent Company Long-Term Debt
																At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Parent Company was party to various long-term financing arrangements, as summarized below (in millions):
																(in millions)	Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012
																5.75% Senior Notes due 2022	$	600		$	600
																Subordinated Convertible Notes due 2029		429.5			429.5
																Debt discount on Subordinated Convertible Notes due 2029		(261.5	)		(263.0	)
																0.875% Convertible Notes due 2013		—			355
																Debt discount on 0.875% Convertible Notes due 2013		—			(20.4	)
																Senior Floating Rate Notes		125			125
																Other		9			9
																Total Parent Company debt		902			1,235.10
																Less current maturities		—			334.6
																Parent Company Long-term debt	$	902		$	900.5
																(in millions)	2014			2015			2016			2017			2018
																Debt maturities	$	—		$	125		$	—		$	—		$	—
																Long-term debt related to the Parent Company is discussed in Note 9—Long-Term Debt.
																Commitments and Contingencies
																For contingencies and guarantees related to the Parent Company, refer to Note 9—Long-Term Debt and Note 18—Commitments and Contingencies.

General

General	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
General	'
	1. General
	General Cable Corporation (the Company) is a global leader in the development, design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of copper, aluminum and fiber optic wire and cable products for use in the energy, industrial, construction, specialty and communications markets. The Company sells copper, aluminum and fiber optic wire and cable products worldwide. The Company’s operations are divided into three reportable segments: North America, Europe and Mediterranean and Rest of World (ROW) which consists of operations in Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. As of December 31, 2013, General Cable operated 56 manufacturing facilities, which includes 4 facilities owned by companies in which the Company has an equity investment, in 25 countries with regional distribution centers around the world in addition to the corporate headquarters in Highland Heights, Kentucky.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Principles of Consolidation
	The Company’s consolidated financial statements include the accounts of wholly-owned subsidiaries, majority-owned controlled subsidiaries and variable interest entities where the Company is the primary beneficiary. The Company records its investment in each unconsolidated affiliated Company (generally 20-50 percent ownership in which it has the ability to exercise significant influence) at its respective equity in net assets. Other investments (less than 20 percent ownership) are recorded at cost. All intercompany transactions and balances among the consolidated companies have been eliminated.
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of the 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. These estimates are based on historical experience and information that is available to management about current events and actions the Company may take in the future. Significant items subject to estimates and assumptions include valuation allowances for accounts receivable and deferred income taxes; legal, environmental and asbestos liabilities; uncertain tax positions; assets and obligations related to pension and other postretirement benefits; business combination accounting and related purchase accounting valuations; goodwill and intangible valuations; financial instruments; self-insured workers’ compensation and health insurance reserves; and revenue recognized under the percentage-of-completion method. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from these estimates.
	Historically, the Company has not experienced material changes in estimates as it relates to the revenue recognized under the percentage of completion method. However, in the fourth quarter of 2012 changes in estimates across all submarine turnkey projects in the European segment resulted in a reduction to gross profit of $27.5 million, with $20.8 million of the reduction associated with one certain submarine turnkey project at the Company’s German submarine power cable manufacturing facility. Equipment failure at the German facility resulted in costs, for this particular project, related to cable damage, equipment repairs and ship rental of $13.3 million. Further revision of this project’s profitability, due to changes in estimates, resulted in a reduction of margin by $7.5 million. There was no material impact to gross profit as a result of changes in estimates related to revenue recognition under the percentage of completion method in 2013 or 2011.
	Revenue Recognition
	The majority of the Company’s revenue is recognized when goods are shipped to the customer, title and risk of loss are transferred, pricing is fixed and determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. Most revenue transactions represent sales of inventory. A provision for payment discounts, product returns, warranty and customer rebates is estimated based upon historical experience and other relevant factors and is recorded within the same period that the revenue is recognized. A portion of the Company’s revenue consists of long-term product installation contract revenue that is recognized based on the percentage-of-completion method generally based on the cost-to-cost method if there are reasonably reliable estimates of total revenue, total cost, and the extent of progress toward completion; and there is an enforceable agreement between parties who can fulfill their contractual obligations. The Company reviews contract price and cost estimates periodically as the work progresses and reflects adjustments proportionate to the percentage-of-completion to income in the period when those estimates are revised. For these contracts, if a current estimate of total contract cost indicates a loss on a contract, the projected loss is recognized in full in the period when determined.
	Stock-Based Compensation
	The Company has various plans which provide for granting options and common stock to certain employees and independent directors of the Company and its subsidiaries. All share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, are recognized in the financial statements based on their fair values. The appropriate fair value model is used for valuing share-based payments and in determining the amortization method for the compensation cost for new awards, and to awards modified, repurchased or canceled after January 1, 2006. Information on General Cable’s equity compensation plans and additional information on compensation costs from stock-based compensation are described in Notes 13 and 14.
	Earnings Per Share
	Earnings per common share-basic is determined by dividing net income applicable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares-basic outstanding. Earnings per common share-assuming dilution is computed based on the weighted average number of common shares-assuming dilution outstanding which gives effect (when dilutive) to stock options, other stock-based awards, the assumed conversion of the Subordinated Convertible Notes, if applicable, and other potentially dilutive securities. Refer to discussion in Note 16 - Earnings Per Common Share.
	Foreign Currency Translation
	For operations outside the United States that prepare financial statements in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, results of operations and cash flows are translated at average exchange rates during the period, and assets and liabilities are translated at spot exchange rates at the end of the period. Foreign currency translation adjustments are included as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in total equity. The effects of changes in exchange rates between the designated functional currency and the currency in which a transaction is denominated are recorded as foreign currency transaction gains (losses) within other income (expense) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).
	Cash Equivalents
	The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less from the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents are carried at cost, which approximates fair value.
	Accounts Receivable
	The accounts receivable balance is recorded at the stated amount, less allowances for doubtful accounts, price discounts, and returns. At the time of the sale and at each quarter, the Company evaluates the accounts receivable balance to determine a best estimate for doubtful accounts, price discounts, and returns. The Company reviews general historical trends in the account, customer overdue balances, high risk accounts that have been specifically identified based on historical and current customer patterns, contractual obligations, and current economic conditions to determine an estimate for these allowances.
	Inventories
	Approximately 85% of the Company’s inventories are valued using the average cost method and all remaining inventories are valued using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. All inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market value.
	The Company has consignment inventory at certain of its customer locations for purchase and use by the customer or other parties. General Cable retains title to the inventory and records no sale until it is ultimately sold either to the customer storing the inventory or to another party. In general, the value and quantity of the consignment inventory is verified by General Cable through either cycle counting or annual physical inventory counting procedures.
	Property, Plant and Equipment
	Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Costs assigned to property, plant and equipment relating to acquisitions are based on estimated fair values at the acquired date. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets: new buildings, from 15 to 50 years; and machinery, equipment and office furnishings, from 2 to 20 years. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the life of the lease or over the useful life if shorter. The Company’s manufacturing facilities perform major maintenance activities during planned shutdown periods which traditionally occur in July and December, and costs related to major maintenance activities are expensed as incurred.
	The Company evaluates the recoverability of the carrying amount of long-lived assets (including property, plant and equipment and intangible assets with determinable lives) whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be fully recoverable. The Company evaluates events or changes in circumstances based mostly on actual historical operating results, but business plans, forecasts, general and industry trends and anticipated cash flows are also considered. Impairment is assessed when the undiscounted expected future cash flows derived from an asset are less than its carrying amount. Impairment losses are measured as the amount by which the carrying value of an asset exceeds its fair value and are recognized in earnings. The Company also continually evaluates the estimated useful lives of all long-lived assets and, when warranted, revises such estimates based on current events.
	Goodwill and Intangible Assets
	Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized, but are reviewed at least annually for impairment. Goodwill is allocated to various reporting units, which are generally an operating segment or one level below the operating segment. The Company compares the fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying amount to determine if there is potential goodwill impairment. If the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, an impairment loss is recorded to the extent that the fair value of the goodwill within the reporting unit is less than the carrying value of the goodwill. The impairment test for the Company’s indefinite-lived intangible assets involves comparing the fair value of the intangibles to their carrying values. If the carrying amount of an intangible asset with an indefinite life exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss would be recognized in the amount equal to the excess.
	As noted, our annual impairment test for both goodwill and indefinite lived intangibles assets indicated there was no impairment. However, future changes in judgments, assumptions and estimates that are used in our annual impairment testing, including discount and tax rates, future cash flow projections, or the long term growth rate could result in significantly different estimates of fair value; therefore, such changes could materially affect the financial statements in any given year.
	Intangible assets that are not deemed to have an indefinite life, principally customer relationships, are amortized over their useful lives based on the expected economic benefit consistent with the historical customer attrition rates.
	Restructuring Accruals
	Over the last several years, the Company has incurred expenses as a result of cost reduction efforts. The expenses primarily relate to employee termination benefits that are payable under local statutory requirements. In 2013 and 2012, the Company incurred $6.7 million and $7.5 million in charges related to actions taken at various operations in Europe to permanently reduce manufacturing personnel as well as severance expenses resulting from the recent North America acquisitions and the closure of a North American manufacturing facility. The liability was recorded in accordance with ASC 420—Exit Costs; when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of such liability is reasonably estimable. Management estimates must be applied to determine when it is appropriate to record restructuring accruals as well as assumptions in calculating the restructuring accruals as employees could choose to voluntarily leave the Company forfeiting termination benefits. To the extent these assumptions and estimates change the Company could have future subsequent adjustments to the accrual balance.
	Warranty Accruals
	The Company provides service and product warranty policies on certain of its products. In accordance with ASC 450—Contingencies, the Company accrues liabilities under service and warranty policies based upon specific claims and a review of historical warranty and service claim experience. Management estimates must be applied in determining the probability of specific claims as well as determining if the historical claims data will be indicative of future warranty claims. Adjustments are made to the accruals as claim data and historical experience change. In addition, the Company incurs discretionary costs to service its products in connection with product performance issues.
	Long-Term Debt
	In accordance with ASC 470—Debt, convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash or other assets, or partially in cash, upon conversion, are separately accounted for as long-term debt and equity components (or conversion feature). The accounting applies to the Subordinated Convertible Notes. The debt component represents the Company’s contractual obligation to pay principal and interest and the equity component represents the Company’s option to convert the debt security into equity of the Company or the equivalent amount of cash. Upon issuance the Company allocated the debt component on the basis of the estimated fair value of an identical debt instrument that it would issue excluding the convertible option and the remaining proceeds are allocated to the equity component. The bifurcation of the debt and equity components resulted in a debt discount for each of the aforementioned notes. In accordance with ASC 470—Debt, the Company uses the interest method to amortize the debt discount to interest expense over the amortization period which is the expected life of the debt.
	Derivative Financial Instruments
	It is the company’s policy that derivative transactions are executed only to manage exposures arising in the normal course of business and not for the purpose of creating speculative positions or trading. Derivative financial instruments are utilized to manage interest rate, commodity and foreign currency risk. ASC 815—Derivatives and Hedging, as amended, requires that all derivatives be recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. At December 31, 2013 there were no derivatives that were designated as cash flow hedges.
	Forward Pricing Agreements for Purchases of Copper and Aluminum
	In the normal course of business, the Company enters into forward pricing agreements for purchases of copper and aluminum to match certain sales transactions. The Company accounts for these forward pricing arrangements under the “normal purchases and normal sales” scope exemption because these arrangements are for purchases of copper and aluminum that will be delivered in quantities expected to be used by the Company over a reasonable period of time in the normal course of business. For these arrangements, it is probable at the inception and throughout the life of the arrangements that the arrangements will not settle net and will result in physical delivery of the inventory. The Company expects to recover the cost of copper and aluminum under these agreements as a result of firm sales price commitments with customers. Refer to Note 10—Financial Instruments.
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	The Company carries derivative assets, derivative liabilities and marketable equity securities held in rabbi trust as part of the Company’s deferred compensation plan at fair value. The Company determines the fair market value of its financial instruments based on the fair value hierarchy established in ASC 820—Fair Value Measurement.
	Pension Plans
	The Company provides retirement benefits through contributory and non-contributory qualified and non-qualified defined benefit pension plans covering eligible domestic and international employees as well as through defined contribution plans and other postretirement benefits. Benefits under General Cable’s qualified U.S. defined benefit pension plan generally are based on years of service multiplied by a specific fixed dollar amount, and benefits under the Company’s qualified non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans generally are based on years of service and a variety of other factors that can include a specific fixed dollar amount or a percentage of either current salary or average salary over a specific period of time. The amounts funded for any plan year for the qualified U.S. defined benefit pension plan are neither less than the minimum required under federal law nor more than the maximum amount deductible for federal income tax purposes. General Cable’s non-qualified unfunded U.S. defined benefit pension plans include a plan that provides defined benefits to select senior management employees beyond those benefits provided by other programs. The Company’s non-qualified unfunded non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans include plans that provide retirement indemnities to employees within the Company’s Europe and Mediterranean and ROW businesses. Pension obligations for the non-qualified unfunded defined benefit pension plans are provided by provisions in the Consolidated Balance Sheet and are based on local practices and regulations of the respective countries. General Cable makes cash contributions for the costs of the non-qualified unfunded defined benefit pension plans as the benefits are paid.
	Self-insurance
	The Company is self-insured for certain employee medical benefits, workers’ compensation benefits, environmental and asbestos-related issues. The Company purchased stop-loss coverage in order to limit its exposure to any significant level of workers’ compensation claims in 2013 and 2012. Certain insurers are also partly responsible for coverage on many of the asbestos-related issues (refer to Note 18—Commitments and Contingencies for information relating to the release of one of these insurers during 2006). Self-insured losses are accrued based upon estimates of the aggregate liability for uninsured claims incurred using the Company’s historical claims experience.
	Concentration of Risk
	General Cable sells a broad range of products globally. Concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade receivables are limited due to the large number of customers, including members of buying groups, composing General Cable’s customer base. General Cable customers generally receive a 30 to 60 day payment period on purchases from the Company, with certain exceptions in European, Mediterranean and Asian markets. Certain automotive aftermarket customers of the Company receive payment terms ranging from 45 days to 360 days, which is common in this particular market. Ongoing credit evaluations of customers’ financial condition are performed, and generally, no collateral is required. General Cable maintains reserves for potential credit losses and such losses, in the aggregate, have not exceeded management’s estimates. Certain subsidiaries also maintain credit insurance for certain customer balances. Bad debt expense associated with uncollectible accounts for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $9.4 million, $21.9 million and $4.4 million, respectively.
	In North America, the Company has centralized the purchasing of its copper, aluminum and other significant raw materials to capitalize on economies of scale and to facilitate the negotiation of favorable purchase terms from suppliers. In 2013, the Company’s largest supplier of copper rod accounted for approximately 95% of its North American copper purchases while the largest supplier of aluminum rod accounted for approximately 50% of its North American aluminum purchases. The Company’s European operations purchase copper and aluminum rod from many suppliers or brokers with each generally providing a small percentage of the total copper and aluminum rod purchased. The Company’s ROW segment internally produces the majority of its copper and aluminum rod production needs and obtains cathode and ingots from various suppliers with each supplier generally providing a small percentage of the total copper and aluminum rod purchased for operations in this segment.
	In addition, Venezuela has foreign exchange and price controls which have historically limited the Company’s ability to convert bolivars to U.S. dollar and transfer funds out of Venezuela. In Venezuela, government restrictions on the transfer of cash out of the country have limited the Company’s ability to repatriate cash. Approximately 46% and 23% of the consolidated cash balance as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, was held in Venezuela. The operating cash flows attributable to Venezuela in 2013 is $97.4 million and $49.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively as compared to the Company’s operating cash flows of $38.2 million and $272.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Also, in Venezuela at December 31, 2013, $37.6 million of requests of U.S. dollars to settle U.S. dollar denominated intercompany payables remained pending with CADIVI, which we expect will be settled at the 6.30 BsF per U.S. dollar rate. Approximately $22.4 million of the requested settlements have been pending up to 30 days, $15.1 million have been pending up to 180 days, and $0.1 million have pending over 180 days. Currency exchange controls in Venezuela continue to limit our ability to remit funds from Venezuela. We do not consider the net assets of Venezuela to be integral to our ability to service our debt and operational requirements.
	Income Taxes
	The Company is subject to income tax in numerous United States federal, state, and foreign jurisdictions. Significant judgments and estimates are inherent in determining the Company’s consolidated income tax expense, current tax payable, deferred tax assets and liabilities, and liabilities for uncertain tax positions. Future events such as changes in business conditions, tax legislation, tax audit resolutions, or foreign earnings repatriation plans could materially impact these estimates and the Company’s tax position.
	Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial statement basis and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. At December 31, 2013, the Company had recorded a net deferred tax liability of $168.8 million ($49.3 million net current deferred tax asset less $218.1 million net long term deferred tax liability). The valuation of deferred tax assets is dependent on, among other things, the ability of the Company to generate a sufficient level of future taxable income. In estimating future taxable income, the Company has considered both positive and negative evidence, such as historical and forecasted results of operations, including prior losses, and has considered the implementation of prudent and feasible tax planning strategies. As of December 31, 2013, the Company recorded a valuation allowance of $93.8 million to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount judged more likely than not to be realized. The Company has and will continue to review on a quarterly basis its assumptions and tax planning strategies, and, if the amount of the estimated realizable deferred tax assets is less than the amount currently on the balance sheet, the Company would reduce its deferred tax asset, recognizing a non-cash charge against reported earnings. Likewise, if the Company determines that a valuation allowance against a deferred tax asset is no longer appropriate, the adjustment to the valuation allowance would reduce income tax expense.
	The Company operates in multiple jurisdictions with complex tax policies and regulations. In certain jurisdictions, the Company has taken tax positions that it believes are supportable, but which could be subject to challenge by the tax authorities. These tax positions are evaluated and liabilities for uncertain tax positions are established in accordance with the ASC 740—Income Taxes tax accounting guidance. The status of uncertain tax positions is reviewed in light of changing facts and circumstances, such as tax audits, rulings, and case law, and the related liabilities are adjusted accordingly.
	The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits within the income tax expense line in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. Accrued interest and penalties are included within the related tax liability line item in the consolidated balance sheet.
	Shipping and Handling Costs
	All shipping and handling amounts billed to a customer in a sales transaction are classified as revenue. Shipping and handling costs associated with storage and handling of finished goods and storage and handling of shipments to customers are included in cost of sales and totaled $163.5 million, $150.4 million and $137.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Advertising Expense
	Advertising expense consists of expenses relating to promoting the Company’s products, including trade shows, catalogs, and e-commerce promotions, and is charged to expense when incurred. Advertising expense was $13.3 million, $10.7 million and $11.2 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	New Accounting Pronouncements
	During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company did not change any of its existing accounting policies that are expected to have a significant effect on the consolidated financial statements. The following accounting pronouncements were adopted and became effective with respect to the Company in 2013 or will become effective with respect to the Company in 2014:
	In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2013-02 (“ASU 2013-02”), “Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income,” which amends ASC 220, “Comprehensive Income.” The amended guidance requires an entity to report the effect of significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the respective line items in net income if the amount being reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in its entirety to net income. For other amounts that are not required under U.S GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety from accumulated other comprehensive income to net income in the same reporting period, an entity is required to cross-reference other disclosures required under GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. ASU 2013-02 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The Company has adopted the provisions of ASU 2013-02 as required.
	In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-11, “Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities.” The amendments in this update require enhanced disclosures around financial instruments and derivative instruments that are either (1) offset in accordance with either ASC 210-20-45 or ASC 815-10-45 or (2) subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement, irrespective of whether they are offset in accordance with either ASC 210-20-45 or ASC 815-10-45. The Company provided the disclosures required by those amendments retrospectively for all comparative periods presented. We have adopted the required disclosure under this guidance with retrospective application as of January 1, 2013, see Note 10.

Acquisitions_and_Divestitures

Acquisitions and Divestitures	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Acquisitions and Divestitures	'
	3. Acquisitions and Divestitures
	Alcan Cable North America
	On September 4, 2012, the Company completed the acquisition of the North American business of Alcan Cable North America for $151.0 million, subject to additional customary adjustments of $20.3 million as anticipated in the purchase agreement, primarily related to estimated working capital levels at closing. The Company paid $171.3 million in cash to the sellers at closing in consideration for the North American business and expensed $3.3 million in fees and expenses related to the acquisition, reported within SG&A.
	Alcan Cable North America employs over 750 employees in North America and is a leading supplier of aluminum strip products and a leading supplier of both electrical and mechanical rod alloys around the globe. The acquisition was completed to create synergies, expand the range of product offerings, increase production capacity and complement the Company’s current investments in Mexico.
	The following table represents the purchase price allocation based on the estimated fair values, or other measurements as applicable, of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed, in millions:
			September 4, 2012
	Cash		$	—
	Accounts receivable (1) (2)			74.7
	Inventories(2)			70.7
	Property, plant and equipment			72.7
	Intangible assets			5.9
	Goodwill(2)			3.5
	Other current and noncurrent assets			2.2
	Total assets		$	229.7
	Current liabilities(2)		$	57.1
	Other liabilities			1.3
	Total liabilities		$	58.4
	-1	Accounts receivable is gross contractual value. As of the acquisition date, the fair value of accounts receivable approximated carrying value.
	-2	Final purchase price accounting includes immaterial adjustments to Goodwill and other working capital accounts of approximately $4.3 million.
	The primary factors that contributed to the acquisition price in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired and the establishment of goodwill was the expansion of product lines and production capacity in the United States and Canada as well as the strategic benefit of adding additional presence in the Mexican market. The resulting goodwill is amortizable for tax purposes.
	Productora de Cables Procables S.A.S. (“Procables”)
	On October 1, 2012, the Company participated in a share subscription for 60% of the outstanding and issued shares of Procables . The existing shareholders immediately prior to the subscription (the “Sellers” or “Minority Shareholders”) maintained control of the remaining 40% of the shares. The Company contributed $27.4 million to Procables in exchange for its 60% ownership interest. Procables used $24.0 million of the proceeds from the subscription to reduce its then existing debt of $48.1 million. The Company and the Minority Shareholders also agreed to certain put and call options with regard to the remaining 40% interest in Procables retained by the Minority Shareholders. For a 36-month period commencing on the fifth anniversary of the closing date, the Minority Shareholders may exercise a put option to sell their entire 40% interest in Procables to the Company. The Company shall be irrevocably obligated to purchase the shares (the “Put Option”). In addition, the Company has a call option (the “Call Option”) to purchase the Minority Shareholders’ 40% interest in Procables, during the 36-month period commencing on the expiration of the Put Option period. The consideration to be exchanged, per share in the event of a Put Option or Call Option shall be the higher of the following (1) the final per share purchase price; or (2) a price per Share based on the Company’s enterprise value equal to seven times the average of its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) over the two most recently audited year-end financial statements immediately prior to the option being exercised, minus the 12-month average Net Indebtedness of the Company for the most recent audited fiscal year (“EBITDA average”). Refer to Note 15—Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest for details of the put and call option. The Company expensed $0.6 million in fees and expenses related to the acquisition, reported within SG&A.
	Procables employs over 500 employees, through its two manufacturing facilities in Bogota and Barranquilla, Colombia, and offers a broad range of wire and cable products, including low and medium voltage power cables, building wire, industrial, communications, and bare aluminum conductors as well as operating copper and aluminum rod mills. The acquisition of Procables was completed to enhance the Company’s presence in the Andean Region, create synergies, increase production capacity and complement the Company’s existing investments in ROW.
	The following table represents the purchase price allocation based on the estimated fair values, or other measurements as applicable, of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed, in millions:
			October 1, 2012
	Cash		$	28.8
	Accounts receivable (1)			28.2
	Inventories			19.3
	Property, plant and equipment			27
	Intangible assets			10.6
	Goodwill			3.7
	Other current and noncurrent assets			4.4
	Total assets		$	122
	Current liabilities		$	67.8
	Other liabilities			8.5
	Total liabilities		$	76.3
	Redeemable noncontrolling interest		$	18.3
	-1	Accounts receivable is gross contractual value. As of the acquisition date, the fair value of accounts receivable approximated carrying value.
	The primary factor which contributed to an acquisition price in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired and the establishment of goodwill was the strategy to enhance the Company’s presence in this strategically important market in the Andean Region further solidifying the Company’s geographic coverage throughout the Americas which is one of the most extensive in the wire and cable industry. The resulting goodwill is not amortizable for tax purposes.
	Prestolite Wire, LLC (“Prestolite”)
	On November 2, 2012, the Company acquired Prestolite for $59.5 million. The operations include two manufacturing locations in Paragould, Arkansas and Nogales, Mexico. The Company expensed $0.6 million in fees and expenses related to the acquisition, reported within SG&A.
	Through its manufacturing facilities in the United States and Mexico the business offers a broad range of wire and cable and wire harness products serving predominately transportation OEMs, tier 1 wire harness manufacturers and distribution customers. Prestolite employs over 700 employees.
	The following table represents the purchase price allocation based on the estimated fair values, or other measurements as applicable, of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed, in millions:
			November 2, 2012
	Cash		$	0.7
	Accounts receivable (1)			22.7
	Inventories			17.3
	Property, plant and equipment			24.6
	Intangible assets			11.7
	Goodwill			7.8
	Other current and noncurrent assets			2
	Total assets		$	86.8
	Current liabilities		$	20.1
	Other liabilities			7.2
	Total liabilities		$	27.3
	-1	Accounts receivable is gross contractual value. As of the acquisition date, the fair value of accounts receivable approximated carrying value.
	The primary factors that contributed to the acquisition price in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired and the establishment of goodwill were the Company’s ability to strategically grow its business with existing customers to capitalize on greater opportunities to offer existing products to new markets, and strengthening of its market strategies for both new and existing specialty industrial OEM and distribution customers. A portion of the goodwill is amortizable for tax purposes.
	Alcan Cable China
	On December 3, 2012, the Company completed the acquisition of the Chinese business of Alcan Cable (“Alcan Cable China”), a related business of Alcan Cable North America, for $57.7 million. The Company expensed $1.1 million in fees and expenses related to the acquisition, reported within SG&A.
	Alcan Cable China employs over 300 employees in China and was completed to create synergies, expand the range of product offerings, increase production capacity and complement the Company’s current investment in China.
	The following table represents the purchase price allocation based on the estimated fair values, or other measurements as applicable, of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed, in millions:
			December 3, 2012
	Cash		$	8.4
Accounts receivable (1)			8.5
Inventories			20.5
Property, plant and equipment(2)			58.8
Intangible assets			—
Goodwill			—
Other current and noncurrent assets			0.2
Total assets		$	96.4
Current liabilities		$	18.6
Other liabilities(2)			20.1
Total liabilities		$	38.7
-1	Accounts receivable is gross contractual value. As of the acquisition date, the fair value of accounts receivable approximated carrying value.
-2	Final purchase price accounting includes immaterial adjustments to Property, plant, and equipment and Other liabilities of approximately $20 million.
The following table presents selected financial information, in millions, except per share data, from the actual condensed consolidated results of operations for the Company for the year ended December 31, 2013, including the operations of the aforementioned acquisitions, and December 31, 2012, respectively, and presents selected financial information from unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated results of operations for the Company for the year ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, as though the acquisitions had been completed as of the beginning of that period. This pro forma information is intended to provide information regarding how the Company might have looked if the acquisition had occurred as of January 1, 2011. The pro forma adjustments represent management’s best estimates based on information available at the time the pro forma information was prepared and may differ from the adjustments that may actually have been required. Accordingly, the pro forma financial information should not be relied upon as being indicative of the historical results that would have been realized had the acquisition occurred as of the dates indicated or that may be achieved in the future.
		Year Ended December 31,
		2012		2012		2011		2011
		(as reported)		(unaudited		(as reported)		(unaudited
				pro forma)				pro forma)
Net sales		$	6,059.50	$	6,804.30	$	5,808.20	$	6,776.80
Net income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders		$	4	$	22.7	$	54.5	$	54
Earnings (loss) per common share — assuming dilution		$	0.08	$	0.44	$	1.02	$	1.01
The unaudited pro forma results are based on historical results of operations, adjusted for the allocation of purchase price and other acquisition accounting adjustments, and are not necessarily indicative of either future results of operations of results that might have been achieved had the acquisitions been completed on January 1, 2011. The unaudited pro forma financial information does not reflect any (i) integration costs that may be incurred as a result of the acquisition; (ii) synergies, operating efficiencies and costs savings that may result from the acquisition; or (iii) changes in commodities prices subsequent to the dates of such unaudited pro forma financial information. In addition, the unaudited pro forma financial information does not include any transition costs, restructuring costs or recognition of compensation expenses or other one-time charges that may be incurred in connection with integrating the operations of the Company and the acquired companies.
The Company also completed an acquisition in Brazil in 2012. The results of operations of the acquired business have been included in the Consolidated Financial Statements since the date of acquisition, and have been determined to be immaterial for disclosure purposes. There were no material acquisitions in the year ended December 31, 2013. There were no material acquisitions in the year ended December 31, 2011. There were no divestitures in the years ended December 31, 2013, December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

Quarterly_Operating_Results_Un

Quarterly Operating Results (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Quarterly Operating Results (Unaudited)	'
	21. Quarterly Operating Results (Unaudited)
	The interim financial information is unaudited. In the opinion of management, the interim financial information reflects all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of quarterly financial information. Quarterly results have been influenced by seasonal factors inherent in General Cable’s businesses. The sum of the quarters’ earnings per share amounts may not add to full year earnings per share because each quarter is calculated independently, and the sum of the quarters’ other figures may not add to the full year because of rounding. The Company’s fiscal quarters consist of 13-week periods ending on the Friday nearest to the end of the calendar months of March, June and September.
		First			Second		Third			Fourth
		Quarter			Quarter		Quarter			Quarter
	2013
	Net sales	$	1,543.70		$	1,659.10	$	1,557.10		$	1,661.30
	Gross profit		156.9			192.8		160.2			193.8
	Net income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders		(45.8	)		8.2		5.7			13.8
	Net income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders—for diluted EPS computation		(45.8	)		8.3		5.8			13.9
	Earnings (loss) per common share—basic	$	(0.92	)	$	0.17	$	0.11		$	0.28
	Earnings (loss) per common share—assuming dilution	$	(0.92	)	$	0.16	$	0.11		$	0.27
		First			Second		Third			Fourth
		Quarter			Quarter		Quarter			Quarter
	2012
	Net sales	$	1,449.50		$	1,475.20	$	1,512.60		$	1,622.20
	Gross profit		149.1			173.7		165.4			136.7
	Net income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders		24.9			17.7		(22.9	)		(15.7	)
	Net income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders—for diluted EPS computation		25			17.8		(22.8	)		(15.7	)
	Earnings (loss) per common share—basic	$	0.5		$	0.36	$	(0.46	)	$	(0.32	)
	Earnings (loss) per common share—assuming dilution	$	0.49		$	0.35	$	(0.46	)	$	(0.32	)

Subsequent_Event

Subsequent Event	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Event	'
	23. Subsequent Event
	On January 24, 2014, the Venezuelan government announced the establishment of a dual exchange rate system. A rate of 6.30 BsF per U.S. dollar will be applied to priority sectors, while other sectors of the economy will apply an exchange rate determined based on the results of the Venezuelan central bank’s system of weekly currency auctions. The SICAD auction rate is a floating rate, and the potential exists for additional financial impacts if the auction rate changes significantly. The Company has assessed a number of factors, including the limited number of SICAD auctions held to date, the Company’s inability to access the SICAD exchange to date, the restrictions placed on eligible participants, the sectors that can apply the 6.30 BsF per U.S. dollar rate, the amount of U.S. Dollars available for purchase through the auction process, and the historical lack of official information about the resulting SICAD rate. At this time, based upon its assessment, the Company does not believe it would be appropriate to use rates from the SICAD exchange system for financial reporting purposes at December 31, 2013. While the Company continues to evaluate the impact of these actions by the Venezuelan government, depending on the exchange rate the Company is required to apply to its financial statements, it may incur a charge to earnings in 2014.

Schedule_II_Valuation_and_Qual

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]	'
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	'
	Schedule II
	GENERAL CABLE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
	Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
	(in millions)
		For the Year Ended
		Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012			Dec 31, 2011
	Accounts Receivable Allowances:
	Beginning balance	$	38.3		$	21.2		$	25.1
	Impact of foreign currency exchange rate changes		(1.9	)		0.3			(0.2	)
	Provision		9.4			21.9			4.4
	Write-offs		(6.6	)		(5.1	)		(8.1	)
	Ending balance	$	39.2		$	38.3		$	21.2
	Deferred Tax Valuation Allowance:
	Beginning balance	$	77.8		$	40		$	38.9
	Additions charged to tax expense		26			31.6			6.5
	Changes attributable to acquisitions and dispositions		—			0.4			—
	Changes impacting equity and other movements		(8.8	)		6.2			(4.1	)
	Reductions from utilization and reassessments		(1.2	)		(0.4	)		(1.3	)
	Ending balance	$	93.8		$	77.8		$	40

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Principles of Consolidation	'
	Principles of Consolidation
	The Company’s consolidated financial statements include the accounts of wholly-owned subsidiaries, majority-owned controlled subsidiaries and variable interest entities where the Company is the primary beneficiary. The Company records its investment in each unconsolidated affiliated Company (generally 20-50 percent ownership in which it has the ability to exercise significant influence) at its respective equity in net assets. Other investments (less than 20 percent ownership) are recorded at cost. All intercompany transactions and balances among the consolidated companies have been eliminated.
Use of Estimates	'
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of the 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. These estimates are based on historical experience and information that is available to management about current events and actions the Company may take in the future. Significant items subject to estimates and assumptions include valuation allowances for accounts receivable and deferred income taxes; legal, environmental and asbestos liabilities; uncertain tax positions; assets and obligations related to pension and other postretirement benefits; business combination accounting and related purchase accounting valuations; goodwill and intangible valuations; financial instruments; self-insured workers’ compensation and health insurance reserves; and revenue recognized under the percentage-of-completion method. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from these estimates.
	Historically, the Company has not experienced material changes in estimates as it relates to the revenue recognized under the percentage of completion method. However, in the fourth quarter of 2012 changes in estimates across all submarine turnkey projects in the European segment resulted in a reduction to gross profit of $27.5 million, with $20.8 million of the reduction associated with one certain submarine turnkey project at the Company’s German submarine power cable manufacturing facility. Equipment failure at the German facility resulted in costs, for this particular project, related to cable damage, equipment repairs and ship rental of $13.3 million. Further revision of this project’s profitability, due to changes in estimates, resulted in a reduction of margin by $7.5 million. There was no material impact to gross profit as a result of changes in estimates related to revenue recognition under the percentage of completion method in 2013 or 2011.
Revenue Recognition	'
	Revenue Recognition
	The majority of the Company’s revenue is recognized when goods are shipped to the customer, title and risk of loss are transferred, pricing is fixed and determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. Most revenue transactions represent sales of inventory. A provision for payment discounts, product returns, warranty and customer rebates is estimated based upon historical experience and other relevant factors and is recorded within the same period that the revenue is recognized. A portion of the Company’s revenue consists of long-term product installation contract revenue that is recognized based on the percentage-of-completion method generally based on the cost-to-cost method if there are reasonably reliable estimates of total revenue, total cost, and the extent of progress toward completion; and there is an enforceable agreement between parties who can fulfill their contractual obligations. The Company reviews contract price and cost estimates periodically as the work progresses and reflects adjustments proportionate to the percentage-of-completion to income in the period when those estimates are revised. For these contracts, if a current estimate of total contract cost indicates a loss on a contract, the projected loss is recognized in full in the period when determined.
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	Stock-Based Compensation
	The Company has various plans which provide for granting options and common stock to certain employees and independent directors of the Company and its subsidiaries. All share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, are recognized in the financial statements based on their fair values. The appropriate fair value model is used for valuing share-based payments and in determining the amortization method for the compensation cost for new awards, and to awards modified, repurchased or canceled after January 1, 2006. Information on General Cable’s equity compensation plans and additional information on compensation costs from stock-based compensation are described in Notes 13 and 14.
Earnings Per Share	'
	Earnings Per Share
	Earnings per common share-basic is determined by dividing net income applicable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares-basic outstanding. Earnings per common share-assuming dilution is computed based on the weighted average number of common shares-assuming dilution outstanding which gives effect (when dilutive) to stock options, other stock-based awards, the assumed conversion of the Subordinated Convertible Notes, if applicable, and other potentially dilutive securities. Refer to discussion in Note 16 - Earnings Per Common Share.
Foreign Currency Translation	'
	Foreign Currency Translation
	For operations outside the United States that prepare financial statements in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, results of operations and cash flows are translated at average exchange rates during the period, and assets and liabilities are translated at spot exchange rates at the end of the period. Foreign currency translation adjustments are included as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in total equity. The effects of changes in exchange rates between the designated functional currency and the currency in which a transaction is denominated are recorded as foreign currency transaction gains (losses) within other income (expense) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).
Cash Equivalents	'
	Cash Equivalents
	The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less from the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents are carried at cost, which approximates fair value.
Accounts Receivable	'
	Accounts Receivable
	The accounts receivable balance is recorded at the stated amount, less allowances for doubtful accounts, price discounts, and returns. At the time of the sale and at each quarter, the Company evaluates the accounts receivable balance to determine a best estimate for doubtful accounts, price discounts, and returns. The Company reviews general historical trends in the account, customer overdue balances, high risk accounts that have been specifically identified based on historical and current customer patterns, contractual obligations, and current economic conditions to determine an estimate for these allowances.
Inventories	'
	Inventories
	Approximately 85% of the Company’s inventories are valued using the average cost method and all remaining inventories are valued using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. All inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market value.
	The Company has consignment inventory at certain of its customer locations for purchase and use by the customer or other parties. General Cable retains title to the inventory and records no sale until it is ultimately sold either to the customer storing the inventory or to another party. In general, the value and quantity of the consignment inventory is verified by General Cable through either cycle counting or annual physical inventory counting procedures.
Property, Plant and Equipment	'
	Property, Plant and Equipment
	Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Costs assigned to property, plant and equipment relating to acquisitions are based on estimated fair values at the acquired date. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets: new buildings, from 15 to 50 years; and machinery, equipment and office furnishings, from 2 to 20 years. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the life of the lease or over the useful life if shorter. The Company’s manufacturing facilities perform major maintenance activities during planned shutdown periods which traditionally occur in July and December, and costs related to major maintenance activities are expensed as incurred.
	The Company evaluates the recoverability of the carrying amount of long-lived assets (including property, plant and equipment and intangible assets with determinable lives) whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be fully recoverable. The Company evaluates events or changes in circumstances based mostly on actual historical operating results, but business plans, forecasts, general and industry trends and anticipated cash flows are also considered. Impairment is assessed when the undiscounted expected future cash flows derived from an asset are less than its carrying amount. Impairment losses are measured as the amount by which the carrying value of an asset exceeds its fair value and are recognized in earnings. The Company also continually evaluates the estimated useful lives of all long-lived assets and, when warranted, revises such estimates based on current events.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	'
	Goodwill and Intangible Assets
	Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized, but are reviewed at least annually for impairment. Goodwill is allocated to various reporting units, which are generally an operating segment or one level below the operating segment. The Company compares the fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying amount to determine if there is potential goodwill impairment. If the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, an impairment loss is recorded to the extent that the fair value of the goodwill within the reporting unit is less than the carrying value of the goodwill. The impairment test for the Company’s indefinite-lived intangible assets involves comparing the fair value of the intangibles to their carrying values. If the carrying amount of an intangible asset with an indefinite life exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss would be recognized in the amount equal to the excess.
	As noted, our annual impairment test for both goodwill and indefinite lived intangibles assets indicated there was no impairment. However, future changes in judgments, assumptions and estimates that are used in our annual impairment testing, including discount and tax rates, future cash flow projections, or the long term growth rate could result in significantly different estimates of fair value; therefore, such changes could materially affect the financial statements in any given year.
	Intangible assets that are not deemed to have an indefinite life, principally customer relationships, are amortized over their useful lives based on the expected economic benefit consistent with the historical customer attrition rates.
Restructuring Accruals	'
	Restructuring Accruals
	Over the last several years, the Company has incurred expenses as a result of cost reduction efforts. The expenses primarily relate to employee termination benefits that are payable under local statutory requirements. In 2013 and 2012, the Company incurred $6.7 million and $7.5 million in charges related to actions taken at various operations in Europe to permanently reduce manufacturing personnel as well as severance expenses resulting from the recent North America acquisitions and the closure of a North American manufacturing facility. The liability was recorded in accordance with ASC 420—Exit Costs; when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of such liability is reasonably estimable. Management estimates must be applied to determine when it is appropriate to record restructuring accruals as well as assumptions in calculating the restructuring accruals as employees could choose to voluntarily leave the Company forfeiting termination benefits. To the extent these assumptions and estimates change the Company could have future subsequent adjustments to the accrual balance.
Warranty Accruals	'
	Warranty Accruals
	The Company provides service and product warranty policies on certain of its products. In accordance with ASC 450—Contingencies, the Company accrues liabilities under service and warranty policies based upon specific claims and a review of historical warranty and service claim experience. Management estimates must be applied in determining the probability of specific claims as well as determining if the historical claims data will be indicative of future warranty claims. Adjustments are made to the accruals as claim data and historical experience change. In addition, the Company incurs discretionary costs to service its products in connection with product performance issues.
Long-Term Debt	'
	Long-Term Debt
	In accordance with ASC 470—Debt, convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash or other assets, or partially in cash, upon conversion, are separately accounted for as long-term debt and equity components (or conversion feature). The accounting applies to the Subordinated Convertible Notes. The debt component represents the Company’s contractual obligation to pay principal and interest and the equity component represents the Company’s option to convert the debt security into equity of the Company or the equivalent amount of cash. Upon issuance the Company allocated the debt component on the basis of the estimated fair value of an identical debt instrument that it would issue excluding the convertible option and the remaining proceeds are allocated to the equity component. The bifurcation of the debt and equity components resulted in a debt discount for each of the aforementioned notes. In accordance with ASC 470—Debt, the Company uses the interest method to amortize the debt discount to interest expense over the amortization period which is the expected life of the debt.
Derivative Financial Instruments	'
	Derivative Financial Instruments
	It is the company’s policy that derivative transactions are executed only to manage exposures arising in the normal course of business and not for the purpose of creating speculative positions or trading. Derivative financial instruments are utilized to manage interest rate, commodity and foreign currency risk. ASC 815—Derivatives and Hedging, as amended, requires that all derivatives be recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. At December 31, 2013 there were no derivatives that were designated as cash flow hedges.
Forward Pricing Agreements for Purchases of Copper and Aluminum	'
	Forward Pricing Agreements for Purchases of Copper and Aluminum
	In the normal course of business, the Company enters into forward pricing agreements for purchases of copper and aluminum to match certain sales transactions. The Company accounts for these forward pricing arrangements under the “normal purchases and normal sales” scope exemption because these arrangements are for purchases of copper and aluminum that will be delivered in quantities expected to be used by the Company over a reasonable period of time in the normal course of business. For these arrangements, it is probable at the inception and throughout the life of the arrangements that the arrangements will not settle net and will result in physical delivery of the inventory. The Company expects to recover the cost of copper and aluminum under these agreements as a result of firm sales price commitments with customers. Refer to Note 10—Financial Instruments.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	The Company carries derivative assets, derivative liabilities and marketable equity securities held in rabbi trust as part of the Company’s deferred compensation plan at fair value. The Company determines the fair market value of its financial instruments based on the fair value hierarchy established in ASC 820—Fair Value Measurement.
Pension Plans	'
	Pension Plans
	The Company provides retirement benefits through contributory and non-contributory qualified and non-qualified defined benefit pension plans covering eligible domestic and international employees as well as through defined contribution plans and other postretirement benefits. Benefits under General Cable’s qualified U.S. defined benefit pension plan generally are based on years of service multiplied by a specific fixed dollar amount, and benefits under the Company’s qualified non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans generally are based on years of service and a variety of other factors that can include a specific fixed dollar amount or a percentage of either current salary or average salary over a specific period of time. The amounts funded for any plan year for the qualified U.S. defined benefit pension plan are neither less than the minimum required under federal law nor more than the maximum amount deductible for federal income tax purposes. General Cable’s non-qualified unfunded U.S. defined benefit pension plans include a plan that provides defined benefits to select senior management employees beyond those benefits provided by other programs. The Company’s non-qualified unfunded non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans include plans that provide retirement indemnities to employees within the Company’s Europe and Mediterranean and ROW businesses. Pension obligations for the non-qualified unfunded defined benefit pension plans are provided by provisions in the Consolidated Balance Sheet and are based on local practices and regulations of the respective countries. General Cable makes cash contributions for the costs of the non-qualified unfunded defined benefit pension plans as the benefits are paid.
Self-insurance	'
	Self-insurance
	The Company is self-insured for certain employee medical benefits, workers’ compensation benefits, environmental and asbestos-related issues. The Company purchased stop-loss coverage in order to limit its exposure to any significant level of workers’ compensation claims in 2013 and 2012. Certain insurers are also partly responsible for coverage on many of the asbestos-related issues (refer to Note 18—Commitments and Contingencies for information relating to the release of one of these insurers during 2006). Self-insured losses are accrued based upon estimates of the aggregate liability for uninsured claims incurred using the Company’s historical claims experience.
Concentration of Risk Policy	'
	Concentration of Risk
	General Cable sells a broad range of products globally. Concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade receivables are limited due to the large number of customers, including members of buying groups, composing General Cable’s customer base. General Cable customers generally receive a 30 to 60 day payment period on purchases from the Company, with certain exceptions in European, Mediterranean and Asian markets. Certain automotive aftermarket customers of the Company receive payment terms ranging from 45 days to 360 days, which is common in this particular market. Ongoing credit evaluations of customers’ financial condition are performed, and generally, no collateral is required. General Cable maintains reserves for potential credit losses and such losses, in the aggregate, have not exceeded management’s estimates. Certain subsidiaries also maintain credit insurance for certain customer balances. Bad debt expense associated with uncollectible accounts for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $9.4 million, $21.9 million and $4.4 million, respectively.
	In North America, the Company has centralized the purchasing of its copper, aluminum and other significant raw materials to capitalize on economies of scale and to facilitate the negotiation of favorable purchase terms from suppliers. In 2013, the Company’s largest supplier of copper rod accounted for approximately 95% of its North American copper purchases while the largest supplier of aluminum rod accounted for approximately 50% of its North American aluminum purchases. The Company’s European operations purchase copper and aluminum rod from many suppliers or brokers with each generally providing a small percentage of the total copper and aluminum rod purchased. The Company’s ROW segment internally produces the majority of its copper and aluminum rod production needs and obtains cathode and ingots from various suppliers with each supplier generally providing a small percentage of the total copper and aluminum rod purchased for operations in this segment.
	In addition, Venezuela has foreign exchange and price controls which have historically limited the Company’s ability to convert bolivars to U.S. dollar and transfer funds out of Venezuela. In Venezuela, government restrictions on the transfer of cash out of the country have limited the Company’s ability to repatriate cash. Approximately 46% and 23% of the consolidated cash balance as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, was held in Venezuela. The operating cash flows attributable to Venezuela in 2013 is $97.4 million and $49.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively as compared to the Company’s operating cash flows of $38.2 million and $272.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Also, in Venezuela at December 31, 2013, $37.6 million of requests of U.S. dollars to settle U.S. dollar denominated intercompany payables remained pending with CADIVI, which we expect will be settled at the 6.30 BsF per U.S. dollar rate. Approximately $22.4 million of the requested settlements have been pending up to 30 days, $15.1 million have been pending up to 180 days, and $0.1 million have pending over 180 days. Currency exchange controls in Venezuela continue to limit our ability to remit funds from Venezuela. We do not consider the net assets of Venezuela to be integral to our ability to service our debt and operational requirements.
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	The Company is subject to income tax in numerous United States federal, state, and foreign jurisdictions. Significant judgments and estimates are inherent in determining the Company’s consolidated income tax expense, current tax payable, deferred tax assets and liabilities, and liabilities for uncertain tax positions. Future events such as changes in business conditions, tax legislation, tax audit resolutions, or foreign earnings repatriation plans could materially impact these estimates and the Company’s tax position.
	Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial statement basis and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. At December 31, 2013, the Company had recorded a net deferred tax liability of $168.8 million ($49.3 million net current deferred tax asset less $218.1 million net long term deferred tax liability). The valuation of deferred tax assets is dependent on, among other things, the ability of the Company to generate a sufficient level of future taxable income. In estimating future taxable income, the Company has considered both positive and negative evidence, such as historical and forecasted results of operations, including prior losses, and has considered the implementation of prudent and feasible tax planning strategies. As of December 31, 2013, the Company recorded a valuation allowance of $93.8 million to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount judged more likely than not to be realized. The Company has and will continue to review on a quarterly basis its assumptions and tax planning strategies, and, if the amount of the estimated realizable deferred tax assets is less than the amount currently on the balance sheet, the Company would reduce its deferred tax asset, recognizing a non-cash charge against reported earnings. Likewise, if the Company determines that a valuation allowance against a deferred tax asset is no longer appropriate, the adjustment to the valuation allowance would reduce income tax expense.
	The Company operates in multiple jurisdictions with complex tax policies and regulations. In certain jurisdictions, the Company has taken tax positions that it believes are supportable, but which could be subject to challenge by the tax authorities. These tax positions are evaluated and liabilities for uncertain tax positions are established in accordance with the ASC 740—Income Taxes tax accounting guidance. The status of uncertain tax positions is reviewed in light of changing facts and circumstances, such as tax audits, rulings, and case law, and the related liabilities are adjusted accordingly.
	The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits within the income tax expense line in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. Accrued interest and penalties are included within the related tax liability line item in the consolidated balance sheet.
Shipping and Handling Costs	'
	Shipping and Handling Costs
	All shipping and handling amounts billed to a customer in a sales transaction are classified as revenue. Shipping and handling costs associated with storage and handling of finished goods and storage and handling of shipments to customers are included in cost of sales and totaled $163.5 million, $150.4 million and $137.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Advertising Expense	'
	Advertising Expense
	Advertising expense consists of expenses relating to promoting the Company’s products, including trade shows, catalogs, and e-commerce promotions, and is charged to expense when incurred. Advertising expense was $13.3 million, $10.7 million and $11.2 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	3 Months Ended					12 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2014					Dec. 31, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'					'
Schedule Of Inventories Stated At The Lower Of Cost Or Market Value	'					'
						All inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market value.
	(in millions)	March 28,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Raw materials	$	312.1	$	319.1	(in millions)	Dec 31, 2013		Dec 31, 2012
	Work in process		198.5		190.1	Raw materials	$	319.1	$	332
	Finished goods		817.7		730.4	Work in process		190.1		211.8
						Finished goods		730.4		729.8
	Total	$	1,328.30	$	1,239.60
						Total	$	1,239.60	$	1,273.60

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_T

Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)	3 Months Ended							12 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2014							Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'							'
Property, Plant and Equipment	'							'
	Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following (in millions):							Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following (in millions):
		March 28,			December 31,				Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012
		2014			2013			Land	$	120.8		$	124.8
	Land	$	120.9		$	120.8		Buildings and leasehold improvements		372.6			375.3
	Buildings and leasehold improvements		375.3			372.6		Machinery, equipment and office furnishings		1,290.60			1,257.10
	Machinery, equipment and office furnishings		1,290.60			1,290.60		Construction in progress		46.3			77.5
	Construction in progress		53.1			46.3
								Total — gross book value		1,830.30			1,834.70
	Total gross book value		1,839.90			1,830.30		Less accumulated depreciation		(738.3	)		(640.8	)
	Less accumulated depreciation		(763.8	)		(738.3	)
								Total — net book value	$	1,092.00		$	1,193.90
	Total net book value	$	1,076.10		$	1,092.00

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_1

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended																								12 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2014																								Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'																								'
Schedule Of Goodwill And Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets	'																								'
	The amounts of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets were as follows in millions of dollars:																								The amounts of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets were as follows in millions of dollars:
			Goodwill												Indefinite-Lived Assets—Trade Names											Goodwill												Indefinite-lived assets — Trade names
			North			Europe and			ROW			Total			North		Europe and		ROW			Total				North			Europe and									North		Europe and
			America			Mediterranean									America		Mediterranean									America			Mediterranean			ROW			Total			America		Mediterranean		ROW			Total
	Balance, December 31, 2013		$	17.6		$	2		$	165		$	184.6		$	2.4	$	0.5	$	127.9		$	130.8		Balance, December 31, 2011	$	2.3		$	2.3		$	166.8		$	171.4		$	2.4	$	0.5	$	132.2		$	135.1
	Currency translation and other adjustments			(0.3	)		—			(2.6	)		(2.9	)		—		—		(2.6	)		(2.6	)	Acquisitions		11.6			—			3.7			15.3			—		—		—			—
	Goodwill and indefinite-lived asset impairment (1)			—			—			(154.5	)		(154.5	)		—		—		(93.1	)		(93.1	)	Currency translation and other adjustments		(0.3	)		(0.1	)		1.3			0.9			—		—		0.7			0.7
	Balance, March 28, 2014		$	17.3		$	2		$	7.9		$	27.2		$	2.4	$	0.5	$	32.2		$	35.1		Balance, December 31, 2012	$	13.6		$	2.2		$	171.8		$	187.6		$	2.4	$	0.5	$	132.9		$	135.8
																									Acquisitions		—			—			—			—			—		—		—			—
																									Currency translation and other adjustments		4			(0.2	)		(6.8	)		(3.0	)		—		—		(5.0	)		(5.0	)
	-1	The difference in the goodwill and indefinite-lived asset impairment in the above table and the amounts reported in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) is due to the difference in the average foreign currency exchange rates for the three months ended March 28, 2014 as compared to the spot rates at March 28, 2014 at the various entities within the reporting unit.
																									Balance, December 31, 2013	$	17.6		$	2		$	165		$	184.6		$	2.4	$	0.5	$	127.9		$	130.8
Schedule of Other Intangible Assets, Customer Relationships	'																								'
	The amounts of other intangible assets were as follows in millions of dollars:																								The amounts of other intangible assets were as follows in millions of dollars:
			March 28,			December 31,																				Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012
			2014			2013																			Amortized intangible assets:
	Amortized intangible assets:																								Amortized intangible assets	$	139.5		$	140.1
	Amortized intangible assets		$	139.5		$	139.5																		Accumulated amortization		(85.8	)		(73.3	)
	Accumulated amortization			(88.8	)		(85.8	)																	Foreign currency translation adjustment		(1.6	)		0.3
	Foreign currency translation adjustment			(1.3	)		(1.6	)
																									Total Amortized intangible assets	$	52.1		$	67.1
	Amortized intangible assets, net		$	49.4		$	52.1

Accrued_Liabilities_Tables

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2014				Dec. 31, 2013
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]	'				'
Warranty Accrual	'				'
	Changes in the carrying amount of the service and product warranty accrual are below (in millions):				Changes in the carrying amount of the service and product warranty accrual is below (in millions):
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	14.1		Balance, December 31, 2011	$	11.5
	Net provisions for warranties issued		3.1		Net provisions for warranties issued		5.8
	Net benefits for warranties existing at the beginning of the year		(2.2	)	Payments related to the warranty accrual		(4.7	)
	Payments related to the warranty accrual		(0.6	)	Foreign currency translation		0.2
	Foreign currency translation		0.1
					Balance, December 31, 2012		12.8
	Balance, March 28, 2014	$	14.5		Net provisions for warranties issued		5.6
					Net benefits for warranties existing at the beginning of the year		(3.9	)
					Payments related to the warranty accrual		(0.9	)
					Foreign currency translation		0.5
					Balance, December 31, 2013	$	14.1
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities	'				'
					Accrued liabilities consisted of the following (in millions):
						Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012
					Payroll related accruals	$	83.8		$	83.5
					Customers deposits and prepayments		93.2			113.8
					Taxes other than income		36.5			45.2
					Customer rebates		50.6			59.2
					Insurance claims and related expenses		21.1			20.1
					Current and deferred income tax liabilities		21.9			21.6
					Derivative liability		7			8.8
					Other accrued liabilities		120.8			143.9
					Total	$	434.9		$	496.1

LongTerm_Debt_Tables

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2014								Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Long-Term-Debt	'								'
	(in millions)		March 28,			December 31,			(in millions)		Dec 31, 2013				Dec 31, 2012
			2014			2013			North America
	North America								5.75% Senior Notes due 2022		$	600			$	600
	5.75% Senior Notes due 2022		$	600		$	600		Subordinated Convertible Notes due 2029			429.5				429.5
	Subordinated Convertible Notes due 2029			429.5			429.5		Debt discount on Subordinated Convertible Notes due 2029			(261.5	)			(263.0	)
	Debt discount on Subordinated Convertible Notes due 2029			(261.1	)		(261.5	)	0.875% Convertible Notes due 2013			—				355
	Senior Floating Rate Notes			125			125		Debt discount on 0.875% Convertible Notes due 2013			—				(20.4	)
	Revolving Credit Facility			264.3			225		Senior Floating Rate Notes			125				125
	Other			9			9		Revolving Credit Facility			225				—
	Europe and Mediterranean								Other			9				9
	Other Credit Facilities			8.9			17		Europe and Mediterranean
	Other			10.3			10.3		Spanish Term Loan			—				14.6
	Rest of World (“ROW”)								Credit facilities			17				14.7
	Credit facilities			282.1			232.6		Uncommitted accounts receivable facilities			—				4
									Other			10.3				11.7
	Total debt			1,468.00			1,386.90		ROW
	Less current maturities			285.6			250.3		Credit facilities			232.6				170
	Long-term debt		$	1,182.40		$	1,136.60		Total debt			1,386.90				1,450.10
									Less current maturities			250.3				511.2
									Long-term debt		$	1,136.60			$	938.9
Schedule Of Debt Information	'								'
									The Company’s convertible debt instruments and terms are summarized in the tables below. For a discussion of the effects on earnings per share, refer to Note 16—Earnings Per Common Share.
											Subordinated Notes due in 2029 (1)
									Conversion Rights — The notes are convertible at the option of the holder into the Company’s common stock upon the occurrence of certain events, including		(i) during any calendar quarter commencing after March 31, 2010, in which the closing price of the Company’s common stock is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price for at least 20 trading days during the period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the preceding calendar quarter (establishing a contingent conversion price of $47.78);
											(ii) during any five business day period after any five consecutive trading day period in which the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of the notes for each day of that period is less than 98% of the product of the closing sale price of the Company’s common stock and the applicable conversion rate;
											(iii) certain distributions to holders of the Company’s common stock are made or upon specified corporate transactions including a consolidation or merger;
											(iv) a fundamental change as defined; and
											(v) at any time during the period beginning on August 31, 2029 and ending on the close of business on the business day immediately preceding the stated maturity date.
											(vi) On or after November 15, 2019, the Company may redeem all or a part of the notes for cash at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes, plus interest, if the price of our common stock has been at least 150% of the conversion price then in effect for at least 20 trading days during the 30 consecutive trading day period immediately preceding the date on which notice is given
											Subordinated Notes due in 2029 (1)
									Initial conversion rate		$36.75 per share — approximating 27.2109 shares per $1,000 principal amount of notes
									Upon conversion		A holder will receive, in lieu of common stock, an amount of cash equal to the lesser of (i) the principal amount of the notes, or (ii) the conversion value, determined in the manner set forth in the indenture governing the notes, of a number of shares equal to the conversion rate.
											If the conversion value exceeds the principal amount of the notes on the conversion date, the Company will also deliver, at the Company’s election, cash or common stock or a combination of cash and common stock with respect to the conversion value upon conversion.
											If conversion occurs in connection with a “fundamental change” as defined in the notes indenture, the Company may be required to repurchase the notes for cash at a price equal to the principal amount plus accrued but unpaid interest.
											If conversion occurs in connection with certain changes in control, the Company may be required to deliver additional shares of the Company’s common stock (a “make whole” premium) by increasing the conversion rate with respect to such notes.
									Share issuable upon conversion		The Company may issue additional share up to 11,686,075 under almost all conditions and up to 14,315,419 under the “make-whole” premium
									Guarantee		None
									-1	In the event of a “fundamental change” or exceeding the aforementioned average pricing thresholds, the Company would be required to classify the amount outstanding as a current liability.
5.75% Senior Notes due 2022 [Member]	'								'
Schedule of Long-Term-Debt	'								'
	The Company’s 5.75% Senior Notes are summarized in the table below:								The Company’s 5.75% Senior Notes are summarized in the table below:
			5.75% Senior Notes								5.75% Senior Notes
	(in millions)		March 28, 2014			December 31, 2013			(in millions)		December 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
	Face Value		$	600		$	600		Face Value		$	600			$	600
	Fair Value (Level 2)			612			588		Fair Value (Level 2)			588				619.5
	Interest Rate			5.75	%		5.75	%	Stated Interest Rate			5.75	%			5.75	%
	Interest Payment			Semi-Annual: Apr 1 & Oct 1					Interest Payment			Semi-Annual: Apr 1 & Oct 1
	Maturity Date			Oct-22					Maturity Date			Oct-22
	Guarantee			Jointly and severally guaranteed					Guarantee			Jointly and severally guaranteed
				by the Company’s wholly								by the Company’s wholly
				owned U.S. subsidiaries								owned U.S. subsidiaries
					5.75% Senior Notes								5.75% Senior Notes
			Beginning Date		Percentage						Beginning Date		Percentage
	Call Option (1)		October 1, 2017		102.88%				Call Option (1)		October 1, 2017			102.875	%
			October 1, 2018		101.92%						1-Oct-18			101.917	%
			October 1, 2019		100.96%						1-Oct-19			100.958	%
			October 1, 2020 and thereafter		100.00%						October 1, 2020 and thereafter			100	%
	-1	The Company may, at its option, redeem the 5.75% Senior Notes on or after the stated beginning dates at percentages noted above (plus accrued and unpaid interest). Additionally, the Company, may on or prior to October 1, 2015 redeem in the aggregate up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of 5.75% Senior Notes issued with the cash proceeds from one or more equity offerings, at a redemption price in cash equal to 105.75% of the principal plus accrued and unpaid interest so long as (i) at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount of the 5.75% Senior Notes issued remains outstanding immediately after giving effect to any such redemption; and (ii) notice of any such redemption is given within 60 days after the date of the closing of any such equity offering. In addition, at any time prior to October 1, 2017, the Company may redeem some or all of the 5.75% Senior Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, plus a make whole premium.							-1	The Company may, at its option, redeem the 5.75% Senior Notes on or after the stated beginning dates at percentages noted above (plus accrued and unpaid interest). Additionally, the Company, may on or prior to October 1, 2015 redeem in the aggregate up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of 5.75% Senior Notes issued with the cash proceeds from one or more equity offerings, at a redemption price in cash equal to 105.75% of the principal plus accrued and unpaid interest so long as (i) at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount of the 5.75% Senior Notes issued remains outstanding immediately after giving effect to any such redemption; and (ii) notice of any such redemption is given within 60 days after the date of the closing of any such equity offering. In addition, at any time prior to October 1, 2017, the Company may redeem some or all of the 5.75% Senior Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, plus a make whole premium.
Schedule of Guarantee, Call Options	'								'
					5.75% Senior Notes
			Beginning Date		Percentage
	Call Option (1)		October 1, 2017		102.88%
			October 1, 2018		101.92%
			October 1, 2019		100.96%
			October 1, 2020 and thereafter		100.00%
Convertible Debt [Member]	'								'
Schedule of Long-Term-Debt	'								'
	The Company’s convertible debt instruments outstanding as of March 28, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows:								The Company’s convertible debt instruments outstanding as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
			Subordinated Convertible Notes								Subordinated Notes Due in							0.875% Convertible
	(in millions)		March 28, 2014			December 31, 2013					2029							Notes
	Face value		$	429.5		$	429.5		(in millions)		Dec 31, 2013				Dec 31, 2012			Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012
	Debt discount			(261.1	)		(261.5	)	Face value		$	429.5			$	429.5		$	—		$	355
	Book value			168.4			168		Debt discount			(261.5	)			(263.0	)		—			(20.4	)
	Fair value (Level 1)			430.2			462.8		Book value			168				166.5			—			334.6
	Maturity date			Nov-29					Fair value (Level 1)			462.8				464.1			—			349.7
	Stated annual interest rate			4.50% until Nov 2019					Maturity date			Nov 2029							Nov 2013
				2.25% until Nov 2029					Stated annual interest rate			4.50% until Nov 2019							0.875% until Nov 2013
	Interest payments			Semi-annually:								2.25% until Nov 2029
				May 15 & Nov 15					Interest payments			Semi-annually:							Semi-annually: May
												May 15 & Nov 15							15 & Nov 15
7.125% Senior Notes and Senior Floating Rate Notes [Member]	'								'
Schedule of Long-Term-Debt	'								'
									7.125% Senior Notes and Senior Floating Rate Notes
											Senior Floating Rate Notes
									(in millions)		Dec 31, 2013				Dec 31, 2012
									Face value		$	125			$	125
									Fair value (Level 1)			124.1				122.7
									Interest rate			2.6	%			2.7	%
									Interest payment			3-month LIBOR rate plus
												2.375% Quarterly: Jan
												1, Apr 1, Jul 1 & Oct 1
									Maturity date			Apr-15
									Guarantee		Jointly and severally guaranteed by the Company’s wholly-owned U.S.
											subsidiaries
									Call Option (1)		Beginning Date							Percentage			Beginning Date				Percentage
												April 1, 2012				—			103.563	%		April 1, 2009		—		102	%
												1-Apr-13				—			102.375	%		1-Apr-10		—		101	%
												1-Apr-14				—			101.188	%		1-Apr-11		—		100	%
												1-Apr-15				—			100	%
									-1	The Company may, at its option, redeem the Senior Floating Rate Notes on or after the following dates and percentages (plus accrued and unpaid interest due)
Spanish Term Loan [Member]	'								'
Schedule of Long-Term-Debt	'								'
									The table below provides a summary of the Company’s Spanish Term Loans and corresponding fixed interest rate swaps. In 2013, the Company repaid the outstanding obligations of the Spanish Term Loans.
											Spanish Term Loans
									(in millions)		Dec 31, 2013				Dec 31, 2012
									Outstanding borrowings		$	—			$	14.6
									Fair Value (Level 2)			—				14.8
									Interest rate — weighted average			—	%			3.7	%
Senior Floating Rate Notes [Member]	'								'
Schedule of Long-Term-Debt	'								'
			Senior Floating Rate Notes (1)
	(in millions)		March 28, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Face value		$	125		$	125
	Fair value (Level 1)			124.8			124.1
	Interest rate			2.6	%		2.6	%
	Interest payment			3-month LIBOR rate plus
				2.375% Quarterly: Jan 1,
				Apr 1, Jul 1 & Oct 1
	Maturity date			Apr-15
	Guarantee		Jointly and severally guaranteed by the
			Company’s wholly-owned U.S.  subsidiaries
	Call Option (1)		Beginning Date			Percentage
				April 1, 2014			101.188	%
				April 1, 2015			100	%
	-1	The Company may, at its option, redeem the Senior Floating Rate Notes on or after the following dates and percentages (plus accrued and unpaid interest due)
Schedule of Guarantee, Call Options	'								'
	Guarantee		Jointly and severally guaranteed by the
			Company’s wholly-owned U.S.  subsidiaries
	Call Option (1)		Beginning Date			Percentage
				April 1, 2014			101.188	%
				April 1, 2015			100	%
Asset Based Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	'								'
Schedule of Credit Facilities	'								'
									The Company’s Revolving Credit Facility as of the respective dates is summarized in the table below:
											Revolving Credit Facility
									(in millions)		Dec 31, 2013				Dec 31, 2012
									Outstanding borrowings		$	225			$	—
									Total credit under facility			1,000.00				700
									Undrawn availability(1)			298.4				515.3
									Interest rate			2	%			1.5	%
									Outstanding letters of credit		$	112.7			$	18.3
									Original issuance			Jul-11				Jul 2011
									Maturity date			Sept 2018				Jul-17
									-1	Total undrawn availability for the U.S. borrower, the Canadian borrower and the European borrowers at December 31, 2013 is $ 102.1 million, $ 53.1 million and $ 143.2 million, respectively. Total undrawn availability for the U.S. borrower, and the Canadian borrower at December 31, 2012 was $471.0 million and $44.3 million , respectively.
Europe And Mediterranean Credit Facilities [Member]	'								'
Schedule of Credit Facilities	'								'
	The Company’s Europe and Mediterranean credit facilities are summarized in the table below:								The Company’s Europe and Mediterranean credit facilities are summarized in the table below:
			Europe and Mediterranean								Europe and Mediterranean
			Credit Facilities								Credit Facilities
	(in millions)		March 28,			December 31,			(in millions)		Dec 31, 2013				Dec 31, 2012
			2014			2013			Outstanding borrowings		$	17			$	14.7
	Outstanding borrowings		$	8.9		$	17		Undrawn availability			48.8				82.5
	Undrawn availability			47.8			48.8		Interest rate — weighted average			6.7	%			6.4	%
	Interest rate — weighted average			6.4	%		6.7	%	Maturity date			Various; all due within 1 year
	Maturity date			Various; all due
				within 1 year
Europe And Mediterranean Uncommitted Accounts Receivable Facilities [Member]	'								'
Schedule of Credit Facilities	'								'
									The Company’s Europe and Mediterranean uncommitted accounts receivable facilities are summarized in the table below:
											Uncommitted Accounts
											Receivable Facilities
									(in millions)		Dec 31, 2013				Dec 31, 2012
									Outstanding borrowings		$	—			$	4
									Undrawn availability			—				42.8
									Interest rate — weighted average			—	%			2.1	%
Rest Of World Row Credit Facilities [Member]	'								'
Schedule of Credit Facilities	'								'
	The Company’s ROW credit facilities are summarized in the table below:								The Company’s ROW credit facilities are summarized in the table below:
			ROW Credit Facilities								ROW Credit Facilities
	(in millions)		March 28, 2014			December 31, 2013			(in millions)		Dec 31, 2013				Dec 31, 2012
	Outstanding borrowings		$	282.1		$	232.6		Outstanding borrowings		$	232.6			$	170
	Undrawn availability			281.2			302.2		Undrawn availability			302.2				336.9
	Interest rate — weighted average			5.7	%		4.6	%	Interest rate — weighted average			4.6	%			5.5	%
	Maturity date			Various; $274.1 million					Maturity date			Various; $230.8 million due
				due within one year								within one year
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	'								'
Schedule of Credit Facilities	'								'
			Revolving Credit Facility
	(in millions)		March 28,			December 31,
			2014			2013
	Outstanding borrowings		$	264.3		$	225
	Total credit under facility			1,000.00			1,000.00
	Undrawn availability (1)			411.9			298.4
	Interest rate			1.9	%		2	%
	Outstanding letters of credit		$	28.7		$	112.7
	Original issuance			Jul 2011
	Maturity date			Sep-18
	-1	Total undrawn availability for the U.S. borrower, the Canadian borrower and the European borrowers at March 28, 2014 is $216.2 million, $70.0 million and $117.6 million, respectively. Total undrawn availability for the U.S. borrower, the Canadian borrower and the European borrowers at December 31, 2013 was $102.1 million, $53.1 million and $143.2 million, respectively. The European borrowing base includes an additional borrowing base availability under the Canadian tranche borrowing base availability and the U.S. tranche borrowing base availability less additional European revolving exposure; therefore, the availability of the three tranches individually is greater than the total availability.

Financial_Instruments_Tables

Financial Instruments (Tables)	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2014																Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedges, Assets [Abstract]	'																'
Notional Amounts And Fair Values Of Derivatives Designated As Cash Flow Hedges And Derivatives Not Designated As Cash Flow Hedges	'																'
	The notional amounts and fair values of derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges at March 28, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are shown below (in millions).																The notional amounts and fair values of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges and derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are shown below (in millions).
			March 28, 2014								December 31, 2013								December 31, 2013									December 31, 2012
			Notional			Fair Value					Notional		Fair Value						Notional			Fair Value						Notional		Fair Value
			Amount			Asset (1)			Liability (2)		Amount		Asset (1)		Liability (2)		(in millions)		Amount			Asset (1)			Liability (2)			Amount		Asset (1)		Liability (2)
	Derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges:																Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
	Commodity futures		$	122.4		$	0.8		$	12	$	173.7	$	1.2	$	7.6	Interest rate swaps		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	15.3	$	—	$	0.2
	Foreign currency exchange			235.4			2.2			4.4		223.2		6		1.7	Commodity futures			—			—			—			22.8		0.2		1.1
																	Foreign currency exchange			—			—			—			60.7		0.4		0.6
						$	3		$	16.4			$	7.2	$	9.3
																						$	—		$	—				$	0.6	$	1.9
	-1	Balance recorded in “Prepaid expenses and other” and “Other non-current assets”
	-2	Balance recorded in “Accrued liabilities” and “Other liabilities”															(in millions)
																	Derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges:
																	Commodity futures		$	173.7		$	1.2		$	7.6		$	206	$	3.3	$	4.9
																	Foreign currency exchange			223.2		$	6			1.7			253.7		3.2		3.3
																						$	7.2		$	9.3				$	6.5	$	8.2
																	-1	Balance recorded in “Prepaid expenses and other” and “Other non-current assets”
																	-2	Balance recorded in “Accrued liabilities” and “Other liabilities”
Gain and Loss on the Derivative Representing Either Hedge Ineffectiveness or Hedge Components Excluded From the Assessment of Effectiveness	'																'
																	Gain and loss on the derivative representing either hedge ineffectiveness or hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized in current earnings.
			Three Fiscal Months Ended March 29, 2013
	(in millions)		Amount of			Amount of Gain			Amount of Gain		Location
			Comprehensive			(Loss)			(Loss) Recognized in										Year ended December 31, 2013
			Income (Loss)			Reclassified from			Income on the  Ineffective								(in millions)		Effective portion			Reclassified from			Ineffective portion			Location
			Recognized in			Accumulated OCI			Portion (1)										recognized in			Accumulated OCI			and amount
			Accumulated OCI on			into Income													Accumulated OCI			Gain / (Loss)			excluded from
			Derivatives (Effective																Gain / (Loss)						effectiveness testing
			Portion)																						Gain / (Loss)1
	Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:																Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
	Interest rate swaps		$	0.1		$	—		$	—	Interest expense						Interest rate swaps		$	0.1		$	(0.1	)	$	—		Interest Expense
	Commodity futures			(1.3	)		(0.3	)		—	Cost of sales						Commodity futures			(1.3	)		(1.9	)		—		Cost of Sales
	Foreign currency exchange			—			—			—	Other income (expense)
																	Total		$	(1.2	)	$	(2.0	)	$	—
			$	(1.2	)	$	(0.3	)	$	—
	-1	The ineffective portion and the amount excluded from effectiveness testing for all derivatives designated as cash flow hedges is recognized in other income and expense.
																			Year ended December 31, 2012
																	(in millions)		Effective portion			Reclassified from			Ineffective portion			Location
																			recognized in			Accumulated OCI			and amount
																			Accumulated OCI			Gain / (Loss)			excluded from
																			Gain / (Loss)						effectiveness testing
																									Gain / (Loss) (1)
																	Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
																	Interest rate swaps		$	0.3		$	—		$	—		Interest Expense
																	Commodity futures			4.8			(3.3	)		(0.3	)	Cost of Sales
																	Foreign currency exchange			(0.2	)		(1.1	)		—		Other income / (expense)
																	Total		$	4.9		$	(4.4	)	$	(0.3	)
																	-1	The ineffective portion and the amount excluded from effectiveness testing for all derivatives designated as cash flow hedges is recognized in other income and expense.

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Tables

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)	3 Months Ended													12 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2014													Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Pension Expense	'													'
	The components of net periodic benefit cost for pension benefits were as follows (in millions):													Pension expense included the following components (in millions):
		Three Fiscal Months Ended														U.S. Plans									Non-U.S. Plans
		March 28, 2014						March 29, 2013								Year ended									Year ended
		U.S. Plans			Non-U.S. Plans			U.S. Plans			Non-U.S. Plans					Dec 31,			Dec 31,			Dec 31,			Dec 31,			Dec 31,			Dec 31,
	Service cost	$	0.5		$	1.4		$	0.5		$	1.7				2013			2012			2011			2013			2012			2011
	Interest cost		2			1.7			1.8			1.4		Pension expense:
	Expected return on plan assets		(2.7	)		(0.8	)		(2.3	)		(0.5	)	Service cost		$	1.9		$	1.8		$	1.4		$	6.5		$	4.3		$	3.1
	Amortization of prior service cost		—			0.3			2.1			0.2		Interest cost			7.2			7.7			8.1			5.9			6.1			5.7
	Amortization of net loss		1.2			0.1			—			0.4		Expected return on plan assets			(9.4	)		(9.1	)		(10.6	)		(2.7	)		(2.0	)		(2.4	)
														Amortization of prior service cost			0.1			0.1			0.1			1.2			1.4			0.3
	Net pension expense	$	1		$	2.7		$	2.1		$	3.2		Amortization of net loss			8.5			8.3			5.1			1.2			1.2			1.2
														Amortization of transition obligation			—			—			—			0.1			0.2			0.2
														Curtailment (gain) loss			—			—			—			—			—			—
														Settlement (gain) loss			—			—			—			0.1			0.1			0.3
														Net pension expense		$	8.3		$	8.8		$	4.1		$	12.3		$	11.3		$	8.4
Schedule of Changes in Benefit Obligations	'													'
														The changes in the benefit obligation and plan assets, the funded status of the plans and the amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows (in millions):
																U.S. Plans						Non-U.S. Plans
																Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012			Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012
														Changes in Benefit Obligation:
														Beginning benefit obligation		$	180.4		$	167.2		$	158.5		$	114.2
														Impact of foreign currency exchange rate change			—			—			(8.9	)		—
														Acquisitions			—			—			—			19.1
														Service cost			1.9			1.8			6.5			4.3
														Interest cost			7.2			7.7			5.9			6.1
														Settlement (gain) loss			—			—			(3.7	)		(2.5	)
														Benefits paid			(10.1	)		(9.9	)		(5.0	)		(4.1	)
														Employee contributions			—			—			0.6			0.2
														Amendments / Change in assumptions			(0.1	)		0.1			(2.3	)		4
														Actuarial (gain) loss			(9.4	)		13.5			(8.7	)		17.2
														Ending benefit obligation		$	169.9		$	180.4		$	142.9		$	158.5
														Changes in Plan Assets:
														Beginning fair value of plan assets		$	129.1		$	126.6		$	46.1		$	40.1
														Impact of foreign currency exchange rate change			—			—			(3.4	)		0.5
														Acquisitions			—			—			—			16.9
														Employee contributions			—			—			0.6			—
														Actual return on plan assets			23.4			11.9			6.3			2.5
														Company contributions			0.5			0.5			10.7			8
														Settlements			—			—			(3.7	)		(17.8	)
														Benefits paid			(10.1	)		(9.9	)		(5.0	)		(4.1	)
														Ending fair value of plan assets		$	142.9		$	129.1		$	51.6		$	46.1
														Funded status at end of year		$	(27.0	)	$	(51.3	)	$	(91.3	)	$	(112.4	)
														Amounts Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheets:
														Other Assets		$	—		$	—		$	6.3		$	0.2
														Accrued liabilities		$	(0.4	)	$	(0.4	)	$	(5.2	)	$	(5.7	)
														Other liabilities		$	(26.6	)	$	(50.9	)	$	(92.4	)	$	(106.9	)
														Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:
														Net actuarial loss		$	55.4		$	87.6		$	17.1		$	31.2
														Prior service cost			0.4			0.4			5.7			8.9
														Transition obligation			—			—			0.3			0.5
																$	55.8		$	88		$	23.1		$	40.6
Schedule of Accumulated Benefit Obligations	'													'
														Pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets consist of the following (in millions):
																U.S. Plans						Non-U.S. Plans
																Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012			Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012
														Projected benefit obligation		$	169.9		$	180.4		$	115.4		$	149.7
														Accumulated benefit obligation			169.4			179.4			104.5			136.1
														Fair value of the plan assets			142.9			129			49.6			44.2
Schedule of Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Determining Benefit Obligations and Net Pension Expense	'													'
														The weighted average assumptions used in determining benefit obligations were:
																U.S. Plans						Non-U.S. Plans
																Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012			Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012
														Discount rate			4.85	%		4.1	%		4.36	%		4.2	%
														Expected rate of increase in future compensation levels			2	%		2	%		3.85	%		4.1	%
														The weighted average assumptions used to determine net pension expense were:
																U.S. Plans									Non-U.S. Plans
																Dec 31,			Dec 31,			Dec 31,			Dec 31,			Dec 31,			Dec 31,
																2013			2012			2011			2013			2012			2011
														Discount rate			4.12	%		4.7	%		5.4	%		4.26	%		5.1	%		5.6	%
														Expected rate of increase in future compensation levels			2	%		2	%		2	%		3.94	%		6.1	%		4.3	%
														Long-term expected rate of return on plan assets			7.5	%		7.5	%		8.5	%		6.09	%		4.5	%		7.2	%
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets	'													'
														The fair value of the Company’s pension plan assets at December 31, 2013 by asset category are as follows (in millions):
														Asset Category		Total			Quoted prices			Significant			Significant
																			in Active			Observable			Unobservable
																			Markets for			Inputs (Level 2)			Inputs (Level 3)
																			Identical
																			Assets (Level 1)
														Equity Securities		$	76.7		$	76.6		$	0.1		$	—
														Mutual Funds			89.5			58.9			30.6			—
														Short Term Investments			2.3			—			2.3			—
														Equitable Contract			1.2			—			1.2			—
														Fixed Income			20.8			—			20.8			—
														Coal Lease (1)			4			—			—			4
														Total		$	194.5		$	135.5		$	55		$	4
														The fair value of the Company’s pension plan assets at December 31, 2012 by asset category are as follows (in millions):
														Asset Category		Total			Quoted prices			Significant			Significant
																			in Active			Observable			Unobservable
																			Markets for			Inputs (Level 2)			Inputs (Level 3)
																			Identical
																			Assets (Level 1)
														Equity Securities		$	77.3		$	77.2		$	0.1		$	—
														Mutual Funds			54.7			37.9			16.8			—
														Short Term Investments			2.1			—			2.1			—
														Equitable Contract			1.3			—			1.3			—
														Fixed Income			11.5			—			11.5			—
														Coal Lease (1)			4.2			—			—			4.2
														Total		$	151.1		$	115.1		$	31.8		$	4.2
														-1	The Company’s interest represents approximately 26% of the lease which is currently between American Premier Underwriters (APU), the Lessor and CONSOL Energy (CONSOL), the Lessee. The lease pertains to real property mined by CONSOL located in Pennsylvania.
Schedule of Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Inputs	'													'
														The following table represents details of the fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):
																Coal Lease
														Beginning balance at January 1, 2012		$	4.4
														Change in fair value of plan assets			(0.2	)
														Purchases, sales, transfers, and settlements			—
														Ending balance December 31, 2012		$	4.2
														Change in fair value of plan assets			(0.2	)
														Purchases, sales, transfers, and settlements			—
														Ending balance at December 31, 2013		$	4
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'													'
Schedule of Costs of Retirement Plans	'													'
														Net postretirement benefit expense included the following components (in millions):
																Year ended
																Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012			Dec 31, 2011
														Postretirement benefit expense:
														Service cost		$	0.1		$	0.1		$	0.1
														Interest cost			0.2			0.2			0.3
														Amortization of prior service cost			—			—			(0.1	)
														Amortization of net loss			0.1			—			0.1
														Net postretirement benefit expense		$	0.4		$	0.3		$	0.4
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit	'													'
Schedule of Costs of Retirement Plans	'													'
														The changes in accrued postretirement benefits were as follows (in millions):
																Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012
														Changes in Benefit Obligation:
														Beginning benefit obligation		$	6.3		$	7.1
														Service cost			0.1			0.1
														Interest cost			0.2			0.2
														Actuarial loss			(1.1	)		(0.4	)
														Benefits paid			(0.6	)		(0.8	)
														Foreign currency impact			0.1			0.1
														Ending benefit obligation		$	5		$	6.3
														Funded status at end of year		$	(5.0	)	$	(6.3	)
														Amounts Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheets:
														Accrued liabilities		$	(0.6	)	$	(0.9	)
														Other liabilities		$	(4.4	)	$	(5.4	)
														Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:
														Net actuarial loss		$	(0.3	)	$	0.6
														Prior service cost			(0.2	)		(0.2	)
																$	(0.5	)	$	0.4

Total_Equity_Tables

Total Equity (Tables)	3 Months Ended																									12 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2014																									Dec. 31, 2013
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'																									'
Schedule of Stockholders Equity	'																									'
	Condensed consolidated statements of changes in total equity are presented below for the three months ended March 28, 2014 and March 29, 2013 (in millions):
					General Cable Total Equity
		Total			Common			Add’l			Treasury			Retained			Accumulated			Non-Controlling
		Equity			Stock			Paid in			Stock			Earnings			Other			Interest
					Amount			Capital									Comprehensive
																	Income/(Loss)
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	1,379.80		$	0.6		$	699.6		$	(155.3	)	$	847.4		$	(112.1	)	$	99.6
	Comprehensive income (loss)		(349.3	)		—			—			—			(315.4	)		(8.9	)		(25.0	)
	Stock dividends		(9.0	)											(9.0	)
	Repurchase of common shares		(30.7	)		—			—			(30.7	)		—			—			—
	Other — issuance pursuant to restricted stock, stock options and other		2.5						2.2			0.3
	Balance, March 28, 2014	$	993.3		$	0.6		$	701.8		$	(185.7	)	$	523		$	(121.0	)	$	74.6
					General Cable Total Equity
		Total			Preferred			Common			Add’l			Treasury			Retained			Accumulated			Non-Controlling
		Equity			Stock			Stock			Paid in			Stock			Earnings			Other			Interest
					Amount			Amount			Capital									Comprehensive
																				Income/(Loss)
	Balance, December 31, 2012	$	1,448.20		$	3.8		$	0.6		$	676.7		$	(137.0	)	$	892.2		$	(104.6	)	$	116.5
	Comprehensive income (loss)		(45.3	)														(45.7	)		(2.1	)		2.5
	Preferred stock dividend		(0.1	)														(0.1	)
	Excess tax benefit from stock based compensation		(1.0	)								(1.0	)
	Dividends paid to non-controlling interest		(0.3	)																				(0.3	)
	Other — issuance pursuant to restricted stock, stock options and other		1.9									1.3			0.6									—
	Balance, March 29, 2013	$	1,403.40		$	3.8		$	0.6		$	677		$	(136.4	)	$	846.4		$	(106.7	)	$	118.7
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'																									'
	The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of March 28, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, consisted of the following (in millions):																									The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, consisted of the following (in millions):
		March 28, 2014						December 31, 2013																			Fiscal Years Ended
		Company			Non-Controlling			Company			Non-Controlling																31-Dec-13						31-Dec-12
		Common			Interest			Common			Interest																Company			Noncontrolling			Company			Noncontrolling
		Shareholders						Shareholders																			Common			Interest			Common			Interest
	Foreign currency translation adjustment	$	(76.9	)	$	(25.5	)	$	(67.1	)	$	(24.5	)														Shareholders						Shareholders
	Change in fair value of pension benefit obligation, net of tax		(51.7	)		(2.9	)		(52.6	)		(2.9	)													Foreign currency translation adjustment	$	(67.1	)	$	(24.5	)	$	(27.9	)	$	(16.8	)
	Company deferred stock held in rabbi trust, net of tax		7.3			—			7.3			—														Pension adjustments, net of tax		(52.6	)		(2.9	)		(84.4	)		(3.1	)
	Other		0.3			—			0.3			—														Change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax		—			—			0.1			(0.4	)
																										Company deferred stock held in rabbi trust, net of tax		7.3			—			7.3			—
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$	(121.0	)	$	(28.4	)	$	(112.1	)	$	(27.4	)													Other		0.3			—			0.3			—
																										Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$	(112.1	)	$	(27.4	)	$	(104.6	)	$	(20.3	)
	The following is the detail of the change in the Company’s accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) from December 31, 2013 to March 28, 2014 including the effect of significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (in millions, net of tax):
																										The following is the detail of the change in the Company’s accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) from December 31, 2012 to December 31, 2013 including the effect of significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income as required by ASC 2013-02 (in millions, net of tax):
		Foreign			Change of fair			Deferred stock			Other			Total
		currency			value of pension			held in rabbi																			Foreign			Change of fair			Change in fair			Deferred			Other		Total
		translation			benefit obligation			trust																			currency			value of pension			value of			stock held in
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	(67.1	)	$	(52.6	)	$	7.3		$	0.3		$	(112.1	)											translation			benefit			derivatives			rabbi trust
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		(9.8	)		—			—			—			(9.8	)														obligation
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		—			0.9			—			—			0.9											Balance, December 31, 2012	$	(27.9	)	$	(84.4	)	$	0.1		$	7.3		$	0.3	$	(104.6	)
	Net current — period other comprehensive income		(9.8	)		0.9			—			—			(8.9	)										Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		(39.2	)		13.6			(0.8	)		—			—		(26.4	)
																										Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		—			18.2			0.7			—			—		18.9
	Balance, March 28, 2014	$	(76.9	)	$	(51.7	)	$	7.3		$	0.3		$	(121.0	)
																										Net current—period other comprehensive income (loss)		(39.2	)		31.8			(0.1	)		—			—		(7.5	)
	The following is the detail of the change in the Company’s accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) from December 31, 2012 to March 29, 2013 including the effect of significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (in millions, net of tax):
																										Balance, December 31, 2013	$	(67.1	)	$	(52.6	)	$	—		$	7.3		$	0.3	$	(112.1	)
		Foreign			Change of fair			Change in			Deferred stock			Other			Total
		currency			value of pension			fair value of			held in rabbi
		translation			benefit obligation			derivatives			trust
	Balance, December 31, 2012	$	(27.9	)	$	(84.4	)	$	0.1		$	7.3		$	0.3		$	(104.6	)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		(4.2	)		—			(0.8	)		—			—			(5.0	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		—			2.7			0.2			—			—			2.9
	Net current — period other comprehensive income		(4.2	)		2.7			(0.6	)		—			—			(2.1	)
	Balance, March 29, 2013	$	(32.1	)	$	(81.7	)	$	(0.5	)	$	7.3		$	0.3		$	(106.7	)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'																									'
	The following is the detail of the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended March 28, 2014 (in millions, net of tax):																									The following is the detail of the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2013 (in millions, net of tax):
		Three Fiscal Months			Three Fiscal Months																						Year Ended,
		Ended March 28, 2014			Ended March 29,																						December 31, 2013
					2013																						Amount reclassified			Affected line item
		Amount reclassified			Amount reclassified			Affected line item																			from accumulated			in the Consolidated
		from accumulated			from accumulated			in the Consolidated																			other comprehensive			Statement of
		other comprehensive			other comprehensive			Statement of																			income			Operations and
		income			income			Operations and																						Comprehensive
								Comprehensive																						Income (Loss)
								Income (Loss)																		Change in fair value of derivatives:
	Change in fair value of derivatives:																									Commodity contracts	$	0.7			Cost of Sales
	Commodity contracts	$	—		$	0.2			Cost of Sales
																										Total—Change in fair value of derivatives		0.7
	Total — Change in fair value of derivatives		—			0.2
																										Amortization of defined pension items
	Amortization of defined pension items																									Prior service cost		1.7			SG&A
	Prior service cost		0.2			2.3			SG&A																	Net loss		16.5			SG&A
	Net loss		0.7			0.4			SG&A
																										Total—Amortization of defined benefit pension items		18.2
	Total — Amortization of defined benefit pension items		0.9			2.7
																										Total	$	18.9
	Total	$	0.9		$	2.9

ShareBased_Compensation_Tables

Share-Based Compensation (Tables)	3 Months Ended						12 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2014						Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'						'
Compensation Expense for Company's Non-Qualified Stock Options, Non-Vested Stock Awards	'						'
	The table below summarizes share-based compensation for the three fiscal months ended March 28, 2014 and March 29, 2013 (in millions).
			Three Fiscal Months Ended
			March 28, 2014		March 29, 2013
	Non-qualified stock option expense		$	1.3	$	1.1
	Non-vested stock awards expense			2.7		1.7
	Total pre-tax share-based compensation expense		$	4	$	2.8
	Excess tax benefit on share-based compensation (1)		$	—	$	0.1
	-1	Cash inflows (outflows) recognized as financing activities in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.
Compensation Expense for Company's Non-Qualified Stock Options, Non-Vested Stock Awards	'						'
							The Company records compensation expense related to non-vested stock awards as a component of selling, general and administrative expense.
									Year Ended
							(in millions)		Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012			Dec 31, 2011
							Non-qualified stock option expense		$	5.5		$	4.9		$	4.8
							Non-vested stock awards expense			0.2			1.7			2.8
							Stock unit awards			5.2			4.5			3.1
							Performance-based non-vested stock awards expense			2			1.4			1
							Total pre-tax share-based compensation expense		$	12.9		$	12.5		$	11.7
							Excess tax benefit (deficiency) on share-based compensation (1)		$	(0.7	)	$	(0.6	)	$	1
							-1	Cash inflows (outflows) recognized as financing and operating activities in the Company’s consolidated statement of cash flows
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity	'						'
							A summary of stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2013 is as follows (options in thousands and aggregate intrinsic value in millions):
									Options			Weighted			Weighted			Aggregate
									Outstanding			Average			Average			Intrinsic
												Exercise			Remaining			Value
												Price			Contractual
															Term
							Outstanding at December 31, 2012			1,814.80		$	32.99			5.9 years		$	9.5
							Granted			334			35.24
							Exercised			(50.5	)		13.33
							Forfeited or Expired			(154.2	)		41.92
							Outstanding as of December 31, 2013			1,944.10		$	33.18			6.1 years		$	7
							Exercisable at December 31, 2013			1,342.10		$	32.31			4.9 years		$	7
							Options expected to vest in the next twelve months			277.3		$	35.99			8.3 years		$	—
Schedule of Valuation Assumptions	'						'
							The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes valuation model using the following weighted-average assumptions:
									Year Ended
									Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012			Dec 31, 2011
							Risk-free interest rate (1)			0.6	%		1	%		2.4	%
							Expected dividend yield (2)			0			0			N/A
							Expected option life (3)			4.4 years			5.0 years			5.0 years
							Expected stock price volatility (4)			67.8	%		68	%		65.6	%
							Weighted average fair value of options granted		$	18.6		$	18.2		$	24.11
							-1	Risk-free interest rate — This is the U.S. Treasury rate at the grant date having a term approximately equal to the expected life of the option. An increase in the risk-free interest rate will increase compensation expense.
							-2	Expected dividend yield — The Company did not pay dividends in the year ended December 31, 2012; therefore compensation expense was not decreased. The assumptions for the compensation expense were set at the beginning of the year prior to the Company deciding to pay dividends in 2013; as the Company did not expect to pay dividends in 2013 there was no effect on compensation expense in the year ended December 31, 2013.
							-3	Expected option life — This is the period of time over which the options granted are expected to remain outstanding and is based on historical experience. Options granted have a maximum term of ten years. An increase in expected life will increase compensation expense.
							-4	Expected stock price volatility — This is a measure of the amount by which a price has fluctuated or is expected to fluctuate. The Company uses actual historical changes in the market value of the Company’s stock to calculate the volatility assumption as it is management’s belief that this is the best indicator of future volatility. An increase in the expected volatility will increase compensation expense.
Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range	'						'
							Additional information regarding options outstanding as of December 31, 2013 is as follows (options in thousands):
							Range of Option Prices		Options			Weighted			Weighted			Options		Weighted
									Outstanding			Average			Average			Exercisable		Average
												Exercise Price			Remaining					Exercise Price
															Contractual
															Life
							$0—$14			76.6		$	11.9			1.1			76.6	$	11.9
							$14—$28			747.2		$	21.8			5			747.2	$	21.8
							$28—$42			640		$	33.93			8.7			102	$	32.5
							$42—$56			274		$	45.29			5.9			210	$	46.02
							$56—$70			206.3		$	63.87			4			206.3	$	63.87
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity	'						'
							A summary of all nonvested stock and restricted stock units activity for the year ended December 31, 2013, is as follows (shares in thousands):
									Shares			Weighted Average
									Outstanding			Grant Date
												Fair Value
							Balance, December 31, 2012			853.9		$	30.26
							Granted			301.2			34.83
							Vested			(201.2	)		30.81
							Forfeited			(62.0	)		24.94
							Balance, December 31, 2013			891.9		$	32.02
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity	'						'
							The weighted-average grant date fair value of all nonvested shares and restricted stock units granted, the total fair value (in millions) of all nonvested shares and restricted stock units granted, and the fair value (in millions) of all nonvested shares and restricted stock units that have vested during each of the past three years is as follows:
									Year Ended
									Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012			Dec 31, 2011
							Weighted-average grant date fair value of nonvested shares granted		$	34.83		$	29.65		$	39.94
							Fair value of nonvested shares granted		$	10.5		$	9.1		$	7.9
							Fair value of shares vested		$	6.2		$	7		$	2.5

Redeemable_Noncontrolling_Inte1

Redeemable Non-controlling Interest (Tables)	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2014				Dec. 31, 2013
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]	'				'
Schedule of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	'				'
	The following is a rollforward of the redeemable non-controlling interest (in millions):				The following is a rollforward of the redeemable noncontrolling interest (in millions):
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	17		Balance, December 31, 2012	$	18.6
	Net income (loss)		—		Foreign currency translation		(1.6	)
	Foreign currency translation		(0.3	)
					Balance, December 31, 2013	$	17
	Balance, March 28, 2014	$	16.7

Earnings_Loss_Per_Common_Share1

Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2014								Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'								'
Reconciliation Of The Numerator And Denominator Of Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share	'								'
									A reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of earnings per common share-basic to earnings per common share-assuming dilution is as follows (in millions, except per share data):
			Three Fiscal Months Ended
	(in millions, except per share data)		March 28, 2014			March 29, 2013
	Earnings (loss) per common share — basic:										Year Ended
	Net income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders		$	(315.4	)	$	(45.8	)			Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012		Dec 31, 2011
	Less: Net income allocated to participating securities (4)			—			—		Earnings per share — basic:
	Net income (loss) for basic EPS computations (1)			(315.4	)		(45.8	)	Net income attributable to Company common shareholders		$	(18.1	)	$	4	$	54.5
									Less: Net income allocated to participating securities(4)			0.1			—		—
	Weighted average shares outstanding for basic EPS computation (2)			49.1			49.7
									Net income (loss) for basic EPS computations(1)			(18.2	)		4		54.5
	Earnings (loss) per common share — basic (3)		$	(6.42	)	$	(0.92	)
									Weighted average shares outstanding for basic EPS computation (2,3)			49.4			49.7		51.9
	Earnings (loss) per common share — assuming dilution:
	Net income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders		$	(315.4	)	$	(45.8	)	Earnings per common share — basic (3)		$	(0.37	)	$	0.08	$	1.05
	Add: preferred stock dividends, if applicable			—			—
									Earnings per share — assuming dilution:
	Net income (loss) for diluted EPS computation (1)		$	(315.4	)	$	(45.8	)	Net income attributable to Company common shareholders		$	(18.1	)	$	4	$	54.5
									Add: Preferred stock dividends on convertible stock			—			0.3		0.3
	Weighted average shares outstanding including nonvested shares			49.1			49.7
	Weighted average shares outstanding for diluted EPS computation (2)			49.1			49.7		Net income attributable to Company common shareholders — for diluted EPS computation (1)		$	(18.1	)	$	4.3	$	54.8
	Earnings (loss) per common share — assuming dilution		$	(6.42	)	$	(0.92	)	Weighted average shares outstanding including nonvested shares			49.4			49.7		51.9
									Dilutive effect of convertible bonds			—			—		0.6
									Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock units			—			1		0.8
	-1	Numerator							Dilutive effect of assumed conversion of preferred stock			—			0.4		0.4
	-2	Denominator
	-3	Under the two-class method, earnings (loss) per share – basic reflects undistributed earnings per share for both common stock and unvested share-based payment awards (restricted stock).							Weighted average shares outstanding for diluted EPS computation (2)			49.4			51.1		53.7
	-4	Outstanding unvested share-based payment awards that contain rights to non-forfeitable dividends are considered participating securities in undistributed earnings in the calculation above; however, the effect rounded to $0.0 million in the three months ended March 28, 2014 and March 29, 2013.
									Earnings per common share — assuming dilution		$	(0.37	)	$	0.08	$	1.02
									-1	Numerator
									-2	Denominator
									-3	Under the two class method, Earnings per share — basic reflects undistributed earnings per share for both common stock and unvested share-based payment awards (restricted stock).
									-4	Outstanding unvested share-based payment awards that contain rights to non-forfeitable dividends are considered participating securities in undistributed earnings in the calculation above.
Impact Of Company's Stock Price On Assuming Dilution Calculation For The Subordinated Convertible Notes	'								'
	The following table provides examples of how changes in the Company’s stock price would require the inclusion of additional shares in the denominator of the weighted average shares outstanding—assuming dilution calculation for the Subordinated Convertible Notes.								The following table provides examples of how changes in the Company’s stock price would require the inclusion of additional shares in the denominator of the weighted average shares outstanding — assuming dilution calculation for the Subordinated Convertible Notes.
	Share Price		Shares			Total			Share Price		Shares			Total Treasury
			Underlying			Treasury					Underlying			Method
			Subordinated			Method					Subordinated			Incremental
			Convertible			Incremental					Convertible			Shares (1)
			Notes			Shares (1)					Notes
	$36.75			—			—		$36.75			—			—
	$38.75			603,152			603,152		$38.75			603,152			603,152
	$40.75			1,147,099			1,147,099		$40.75			1,147,099			1,147,099
	$42.75			1,640,151			1,640,151		$42.75			1,640,151			1,640,151
	$44.75			2,089,131			2,089,131		$44.75			2,089,131			2,089,131
	-1	Represents the number of incremental shares that must be included in the calculation of fully diluted shares under GAAP.							-1	Represents the number of incremental shares that must be included in the calculation of fully diluted shares under U.S. GAAP.

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended							12 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2014							Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'							'
Schedule Of Financial Information By Reportable Segments	'							'
	Summarized financial information for the Company’s reportable segments for each of the three fiscal months ended March 28, 2014 and March 29, 2013 is as follows:							Corporate assets include cash, deferred income taxes, certain property, including property held for sale and prepaid expenses and other certain current and non-current assets.
		Three Fiscal Months Ended							Year Ended
	(in millions)	March 28, 2014			March 29, 2013			(in millions)	Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012			Dec 31, 2011
	Net Sales:							Net Sales:
	North America	$	594.7		$	705		North America	$	2,751.60		$	2,340.20		$	2,120.20
	Europe and Mediterranean		368.3			374.6		Europe and Mediterranean		1,629.60			1,684.20			1,737.90
	ROW		467.1			464.1		ROW		2,040.00			2,035.10			1,950.10
	Total	$	1,430.10		$	1,543.70		Total	$	6,421.20		$	6,059.50		$	5,808.20
	Segment Operating Income (Loss):							Segment Operating Income (Loss):
	North America	$	32.3		$	37.7		North America	$	129.8		$	126.1		$	121.8
	Europe and Mediterranean		(9.1	)		(16.2	)	Europe and Mediterranean		(0.3	)		(13.0	)		30.3
	ROW		(260.3	)		11.3		ROW		82.2			86.3			62.5
	Total	$	(237.1	)	$	32.8		Total	$	211.7		$	199.4		$	214.6
								Capital Expenditures:
								North America	$	33.5		$	25.3		$	22.2
	(in millions)	March 28, 2014			December 31, 2013			Europe and Mediterranean		18.4			35.3			41.1
	Total Assets:							ROW		37.2			48			58.2
	North America	$	1,367.40		$	1,342.00
	Europe and Mediterranean		1,238.40			1,232.80		Total	$	89.1		$	108.6		$	121.5
	ROW		1,702.70			2,004.10
								Depreciation Expense:
	Total	$	4,308.50		$	4,578.90		North America	$	40.3		$	30		$	27.2
								Europe and Mediterranean		40.3			38			38.3
								ROW		38			34.5			32.1
								Total	$	118.6		$	102.5		$	97.6
								Total Assets:
								North America	$	1,342.00		$	1,483.40
								Europe and Mediterranean		1,232.80			1,329.60
								ROW		2,004.10			2,119.60
								Total	$	4,578.90		$	4,932.60
Schedule Of Revenue To External Customers	'							'
								Revenues by Major Product Lines Revenues to external customers are attributable to sales of electric utility, electrical infrastructure, construction, communications and rod mill wire product lines.
									Year Ended
								(in millions)	Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012			Dec 31, 2011
								Electric Utility	$	2,148.50		$	2,004.80		$	1,792.80
								Electrical Infrastructure		1,674.20			1,611.50			1,708.30
								Construction		1,568.90			1,519.00			1,395.30
								Communications		713			651.2			655.3
								Rod Mill Products		316.6			273			256.5
								Total	$	6,421.20		$	6,059.50		$	5,808.20
Schedule Of Revenue To Unaffiliated Customers By Country	'							'
								Geographic Information The following table presents net sales to unaffiliated customers by country of destination for the last three years and long-lived assets by country as of December 31:
									Net Sales								Long-lived Assets
									Year Ended								Year Ended
								(in millions)	Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012			Dec 31, 2011		Dec 31, 2013		Dec 31, 2012
								United States	$	1,919.80		$	1,859.50		$	1,712.20	$	331.7	$	337.9
								Canada		708			441.3			379.8		49.3		45.6
								France		469.4			494.9			506		72.6		78.3
								Brazil		421.3			477.6			420.4		105		121.3
								Spain		280.7			319			400.1		166		169.8
								Others		2,622.00			2,467.20			2,389.70		847.8		929.2
								Total	$	6,421.20		$	6,059.50		$	5,808.20	$	1,572.40	$	1,682.10

Fair_Value_Disclosure_Tables

Fair Value Disclosure (Tables)	3 Months Ended																	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2014																	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'																	'
Financial Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis	'																	'
	Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below (in millions).																	Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:
		Fair Value Measurement																	Fair Value Measurement
		March 28, 2014								December 31, 2013									31-Dec-13								31-Dec-12
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair Value		(in millions)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair Value
	Assets:																	Assets:
	Derivative assets	$	—	$	3	$	—	$	3	$	—	$	7.2	$	—	$	7.2	Derivative assets	$	—	$	7.2	$	—	$	7.2	$	—	$	7.1	$	—	$	7.1
	Equity securities		22.7		—		—		22.7		22.2		—		—		22.2	Equity securities		22.2		—		—		22.2		17.7		—		—		17.7
	Total assets	$	22.7	$	3	$	—	$	25.7	$	22.2	$	7.2	$	—	$	29.4	Total Assets	$	22.2	$	7.2	$	—	$	29.4	$	17.7	$	7.1	$	—	$	24.8
	Liabilities:																	Liabilities:
	Derivative liabilities	$	—	$	16.4	$	—	$	16.4	$	—	$	9.3	$	—	$	9.3	Derivative liabilities	$	—	$	9.3	$	—	$	9.3	$	—	$	10.1	$	—	$	10.1
	Total liabilities	$	—	$	16.4	$	—	$	16.4	$	—	$	9.3	$	—	$	9.3	Total liabilities	$	—	$	9.3	$	—	$	9.3	$	—	$	10.1	$	—	$	10.1

Supplemental_Guarantor_and_Par1

Supplemental Guarantor and Parent Company Condensed Financial Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2014																Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'																'
Condensed Statements Of Operations	'																'
	Condensed Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) Information																Condensed Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) Information
	Three Fiscal Months Ended March 28, 2014																Year Ended December 31, 2013
		Parent			Guarantor			Non-			Eliminations			Total										Non-
					Subsidiaries			Guarantor													Guarantor			Guarantor
								Subsidiaries										Parent			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
	Net sales:																Net sales:
	Customers	$	—		$	475.7		$	954.4		$	—		$	1,430.10		Customers	$	—		$	2,233.00		$	4,188.20		$	—		$	6,421.20
	Intercompany		17.7			81.6			53.2			(152.5	)		—		Intercompany		56			292			281.4			(629.4	)		—
			17.7			557.3			1,007.60			(152.5	)		1,430.10				56			2,525.00			4,469.60			(629.4	)		6,421.20
	Cost of sales		—			486.2			946.6			(134.8	)		1,298.00		Cost of sales		—			2,244.50			4,046.40			(573.4	)		5,717.50
	Gross profit		17.7			71.1			61			(17.7	)		132.1		Gross profit		56			280.5			423.2			(56.0	)		703.7
	Selling, general and administrative expenses		14.8			41.5			82.1			(17.7	)		120.7		Selling, general and administrative expenses		43.4			188.7			315.9			(56.0	)		492
	Goodwill impairment charge		—			—			155.1			—			155.1
	Indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charge		—			—			93.4			—			93.4		Operating income		12.6			91.8			107.3			—			211.7
																	Other income (expense)		—			(6.2	)		(60.5	)		—			(66.7	)
	Operating income (loss)		2.9			29.6			(269.6	)		—			(237.1	)	Interest income (expense):
	Other income (expense)		—			(2.9	)		(94.8	)		—			(97.7	)	Interest expense		(86.9	)		(110.7	)		(48.1	)		120.8			(124.9	)
	Interest income (expense):																Interest income		105.1			15.2			7.4			(120.8	)		6.9
	Interest expense		(15.0	)		(16.7	)		(13.5	)		17.8			(27.4	)
	Interest income		14.1			3.7			1.2			(17.8	)		1.2				18.2			(95.5	)		(40.7	)		—			(118.0	)
			(0.9	)		(13.0	)		(12.3	)		—			(26.2	)	Income (loss) before income taxes		30.8			(9.9	)		6.1			—			27
																	Income tax (provision) benefit		(11.5	)		13.8			(41.1	)		—			(38.8	)
	Income (loss) before income taxes		2			13.7			(376.7	)		—			(361.0	)	Equity in net earnings of affiliated companies and subsidiaries		(37.1	)		(41.0	)		0.8			79			1.7
	Income tax (provision) benefit		(0.3	)		(0.9	)		22.6			—			21.4
	Equity in net earnings of affiliated companies and subsidiaries		(317.1	)		(329.9	)		0.1			647.1			0.2		Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest		(17.8	)		(37.1	)		(34.2	)		79			(10.1	)
																	Less: preferred stock dividends		0.3			—			—			—			0.3
	Net income (loss) including non-controlling interest		(315.4	)		(317.1	)		(354.0	)		647.1			(339.4	)	Less: net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest		—			—			7.7			—			7.7
	Less: net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest		—			—			(24.0	)		—			(24.0	)
																	Net income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders	$	(18.1	)	$	(37.1	)	$	(41.9	)	$	79		$	(18.1	)
	Net income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders	$	(315.4	)	$	(317.1	)	$	(330.0	)	$	647.1		$	(315.4	)
																	Comprehensive income (loss):
	Comprehensive income (loss):																Net income (loss)	$	(17.8	)	$	(37.1	)	$	(34.2	)	$	79		$	(10.1	)
	Net income (loss)	$	(315.4	)	$	(317.1	)	$	(354.0	)	$	647.1		$	(339.4	)	Currency translation gain (loss)		(39.2	)		(39.2	)		(55.8	)		87.3			(46.9	)
	Currency translation gain (loss)		(9.8	)		(9.8	)		(8.1	)		16.9			(10.8	)	Defined benefit plan adjustments, net of tax		31.8			31.8			12.3			(43.9	)		32
	Defined benefit plan adjustments, net of tax		0.9			0.9			0.2			(1.1	)		0.9		Change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax		(0.1	)		(0.1	)		0.3			0.2			0.3
	Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		(324.3	)		(326.0	)		(361.9	)		662.9			(349.3	)	Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		(25.3	)		(44.6	)		(77.4	)		122.6			(24.7	)
	Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest, net of tax		—			—			(25.0	)		—			(25.0	)	Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax		—			—			0.6			—			0.6
	Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders interest, net of tax	$	(324.3	)	$	(326.0	)	$	(336.9	)	$	662.9		$	(324.3	)	Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders interest, net of tax	$	(25.3	)	$	(44.6	)	$	(78.0	)	$	122.6		$	(25.3	)
	Condensed Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) Information																Condensed Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) Information
	Three Fiscal Months Ended March 29, 2013																Year Ended December 31, 2012
		Parent			Guarantor			Non-			Eliminations			Total										Non-
					Subsidiaries			Guarantor													Guarantor			Guarantor
								Subsidiaries										Parent			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
	Net sales:																Net sales:
	Customers	$	—		$	610.2		$	933.5		$	—		$	1,543.70		Customers	$	—		$	2,015.80		$	4,043.70		$	—		$	6,059.50
	Intercompany		13.8			42.2			103.4			(159.4	)		—		Intercompany		54.4			150.3			320.6			(525.3	)		—
			13.8			652.4			1,036.90			(159.4	)		1,543.70				54.4			2,166.10			4,364.30			(525.3	)		6,059.50
	Cost of sales		—			574.4			958			(145.6	)		1,386.80		Cost of sales		—			1,903.60			4,001.90			(470.9	)		5,434.60
	Gross profit		13.8			78			78.9			(13.8	)		156.9		Gross profit		54.4			262.5			362.4			(54.4	)		624.9
	Selling, general and administrative expenses		10.9			49.7			77.3			(13.8	)		124.1		Selling, general and administrative expenses		41.5			150.6			287.8			(54.4	)		425.5
	Operating income (loss)		2.9			28.3			1.6			—			32.8		Operating income		12.9			111.9			74.6			—			199.4
	Other income (expense)		—			(1.3	)		(51.4	)		—			(52.7	)	Other income (expense)		—			—			(2.9	)		—			(2.9	)
	Interest income (expense):																Interest income (expense):
	Interest expense		(20.9	)		(26.9	)		(11.3	)		29.6			(29.5	)	Interest expense		(70.6	)		(96.1	)		(48.0	)		107.9			(106.8	)
	Interest income		25.9			3.5			1.7			(29.6	)		1.5		Interest income		91.6			15.5			7.3			(107.9	)		6.5
																	Loss on extinguishment of debt		(9.3	)		—			—			—			(9.3	)
			5			(23.4	)		(9.6	)		—			(28.0	)
																			11.7			(80.6	)		(40.7	)		—			(109.6	)
	Income (loss) before income taxes		7.9			3.6			(59.4	)		—			(47.9	)
	Income tax (provision) benefit		(3.0	)		(2.0	)		8.8			—			3.8		Income (loss) before income taxes		24.6			31.3			31			—			86.9
	Equity in net earnings of affiliated companies and subsidiaries		(50.6	)		(52.2	)		0.1			102.9			0.2		Income tax (provision) benefit		(10.9	)		(11.0	)		(56.7	)		—			(78.6	)
																	Equity in net earnings of affiliated companies and subsidiaries		(9.4	)		(29.7	)		1.2			39.6			1.7
	Net income (loss) including non-controlling interest		(45.7	)		(50.6	)		(50.5	)		102.9			(43.9	)
Less: preferred stock dividends		0.1			—			—			—			0.1		Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest		4.3			(9.4	)		(24.5	)		39.6			10
Less: net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest		—			—			1.8			—			1.8		Less: preferred stock dividends		0.3			—			—			—			0.3
																Less: net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest		—			—			5.7			—			5.7
Net income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders	$	(45.8	)	$	(50.6	)	$	(52.3	)	$	102.9		$	(45.8	)
																Net income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders	$	4		$	(9.4	)	$	(30.2	)	$	39.6		$	4
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net income (loss)	$	(45.7	)	$	(50.6	)	$	(50.5	)	$	102.9		$	(43.9	)	Comprehensive income (loss):
Currency translation gain (loss)		(4.2	)		(4.2	)		5.7			(0.9	)		(3.6	)	Net income (loss)	$	4.3		$	(9.4	)	$	(24.5	)	$	39.6		$	10
Defined benefit plan adjustments, net of tax		2.7			2.7			0.3			(3.0	)		2.7		Currency translation gain (loss)		8.4			7.6			5.1			(11.2	)		9.9
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax		(0.6	)		(0.6	)		—			0.7			(0.5	)	Defined benefit plan adjustments, net of tax		(21.4	)		(21.4	)		(20.0	)		41.5			(21.3	)
																Change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax		5.8			5.8			2.8			(8.4	)		6
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		(47.8	)		(52.7	)		(44.5	)		99.7			(45.3	)
																Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		(2.9	)		(17.4	)		(36.6	)		61.5			4.6
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest, net of tax		—			—			2.5			—			2.5
																Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax		—			—			7.5			—			7.5
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders interest, net of tax	$	(47.8	)	$	(52.7	)	$	(47.0	)	$	99.7		$	(47.8	)
																Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders interest, net of tax	$	(2.9	)	$	(17.4	)	$	(44.1	)	$	61.5		$	(2.9	)
																Condensed Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) Information
																Year Ended December 31, 2011
																							Non-
																				Guarantor			Guarantor
																	Parent			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
																Net sales:
																Customers	$	—		$	1,857.00		$	3,951.20		$	—		$	5,808.20
																Intercompany		55.9			116.4			204.9			(377.2	)		—
																		55.9			1,973.40			4,156.10			(377.2	)		5,808.20
																Cost of sales		—			1,742.50			3,792.70			(321.3	)		5,213.90
																Gross profit		55.9			230.9			363.4			(55.9	)		594.3
																Selling, general and administrative expenses		44.6			130.7			260.3			(55.9	)		379.7
																Operating income		11.3			100.2			103.1			—			214.6
																Other income (expense)		(0.1	)		(0.2	)		(31.4	)		—			(31.7	)
																Interest income (expense):
																Interest expense		(63.0	)		(91.6	)		(48.9	)		104.3			(99.2	)
																Interest income		88.6			15			8.4			(104.3	)		7.7
																		25.6			(76.6	)		(40.5	)		—			(91.5	)
																Income (loss) before income taxes		36.8			23.4			31.2			—			91.4
																Income tax (provision) benefit		(15.8	)		2.6			(25.4	)		—			(38.6	)
																Equity in net earnings of affiliated companies and subsidiaries		33.8			7.8			2.6			(41.3	)		2.9
																Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest		54.8			33.8			8.4			(41.3	)		55.7
																Less: preferred stock dividends		0.3			—			—			—			0.3
																Less: net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest		—			—			0.9			—			0.9
																Net income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders	$	54.5		$	33.8		$	7.5		$	(41.3	)	$	54.5
																Comprehensive income (loss):
																Net income (loss)	$	54.8		$	33.8		$	8.4		$	(41.3	)	$	55.7
																Currency translation gain (loss)		(57.1	)		(56.6	)		(51.8	)		104.9			(60.6	)
																Defined benefit plan adjustments, net of tax		(15.6	)		(15.6	)		(3.0	)		16.2			(18.0	)
																Change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax		(37.5	)		(37.5	)		(33.8	)		71.2			(37.6	)
																Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		(55.4	)		(75.9	)		(80.2	)		151			(60.5	)
																Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax		—			—			(5.1	)		—			(5.1	)
																Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders interest, net of tax	$	(55.4	)	$	(75.9	)	$	(75.1	)	$	151		$	(55.4	)
Condensed Balance Sheets	'																'
	Condensed Balance Sheets Information																Condensed Balance Sheet Information
	March 28, 2014																December 31, 2013
		Parent			Guarantor			Non-			Eliminations			Total										Non-
					Subsidiaries			Guarantor													Guarantor			Guarantor
								Subsidiaries										Parent			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
	Assets																Assets
	Current assets:																Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	2		$	313.8		$	—		$	315.8		Cash	$	0.2		$	2.2		$	416.4		$	—		$	418.8
	Receivables, net of allowances		—			262.9			937.4			—			1,200.30		Receivables, net of allowances		—			258.5			913.2			—			1,171.70
	Inventories, net		—			492.6			835.7			—			1,328.30		Inventories		—			438			801.6			—			1,239.60
	Deferred income taxes		—			23.1			26.8			—			49.9		Deferred income taxes		—			23.3			26.9			—			50.2
	Prepaid expenses and other		1.9			29.2			87.1			—			118.2		Prepaid expenses and other		1.9			32.7			91.6			—			126.2
	Total current assets		1.9			809.8			2,200.80			—			3,012.50		Total current assets		2.1			754.7			2,249.70			—			3,006.50
	Property, plant and equipment, net		0.6			226.4			849.1			—			1,076.10		Property, plant and equipment, net		0.6			231.9			859.5			—			1,092.00
	Deferred income taxes		—			—			15.8			—			15.8		Deferred income taxes		—			—			15.8			—			15.8
	Intercompany accounts		1,284.60			519.5			44.8			(1,848.9	)		—		Intercompany accounts		1,305.50			507.7			35.8			(1,849.0	)		—
	Investment in subsidiaries		724.4			1,008.40			—			(1,732.8	)		—		Investment in subsidiaries		1,050.40			1,332.30			—			(2,382.7	)		—
	Goodwill		—			13.8			13.4			—			27.2		Goodwill		—			13.7			170.9			—			184.6
	Intangible assets, net		—			15.1			69.4			—			84.5		Intangible assets, net		—			15.5			167.4			—			182.9
	Unconsolidated affiliated companies		—			7.9			10.9			—			18.8		Unconsolidated affiliated companies		—			8			11			—			19
	Other non-current assets		13.3			33.6			26.7			—			73.6		Other non-current assets		13.7			33.8			30.6			—			78.1
	Total assets	$	2,024.80		$	2,634.50		$	3,230.90		$	(3,581.7	)	$	4,308.50		Total assets	$	2,372.30		$	2,897.60		$	3,540.70		$	(4,231.7	)	$	4,578.90
	Liabilities and Total Equity																Liabilities and Total Equity
	Current liabilities:																Current liabilities:
	Accounts payable	$	—		$	170.9		$	804.2		$	—		$	975.1		Accounts payable	$	—		$	118.5		$	752.1		$	—		$	870.6
	Accrued liabilities		27.1			85.6			289.9			—			402.6		Accrued liabilities		13.8			103.9			317.2			—			434.9
	Current portion of long-term debt		—			—			285.6			—			285.6		Current portion of long-term debt		—			—			250.3			—			250.3
	Total current liabilities		27.1			256.5			1,379.70			—			1,663.30		Total current liabilities		13.8			222.4			1,319.60			—			1,555.80
	Long-term debt		902.4			264.4			15.6			—			1,182.40		Long-term debt		902			225			9.6			—			1,136.60
	Deferred income taxes		175.4			(18.0	)		58.2			—			215.6		Deferred income taxes		175.2			(19.4	)		78			—			233.8
	Intercompany accounts		—			1,327.40			521.5			(1,848.9	)		—		Intercompany accounts		—			1,339.70			509.3			(1,849.0	)		—
	Other liabilities		1.2			79.8			156.2			—			237.2		Other liabilities		1.1			79.5			175.3			—			255.9
	Total liabilities		1,106.10			1,910.10			2,131.20			(1,848.9	)		3,298.50		Total liabilities		1,092.10			1,847.20			2,091.80			(1,849.0	)		3,182.10
	Redeemable non-controlling interest		—			—			16.7			—			16.7		Redeemable noncontrolling interest		—			—			17			—			17
	Total Company shareholders’ equity		918.7			724.4			1,008.40			(1,732.8	)		918.7		Total Company shareholders’ equity		1,280.20			1,050.40			1,332.30			(2,382.7	)		1,280.20
	Non-controlling interest		—			—			74.6			—			74.6		Noncontrolling interest		—			—			99.6			—			99.6
	Total liabilities and equity	$	2,024.80		$	2,634.50		$	3,230.90		$	(3,581.7	)	$	4,308.50		Total liabilities and equity	$	2,372.30		$	2,897.60		$	3,540.70		$	(4,231.7	)	$	4,578.90
	Condensed Balance Sheets Information																Condensed Balance Sheet Information
	December 31, 2013																December 31, 2012
		Parent			Guarantor			Non-			Eliminations			Total										Non-
					Subsidiaries			Guarantor													Guarantor			Guarantor
								Subsidiaries										Parent			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
	Assets																Assets
	Current assets:																Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	0.2		$	2.2		$	416.4		$	—		$	418.8		Cash	$	65.3		$	44.2		$	512.8		$	—		$	622.3
	Receivables, net of allowances		—			258.5			913.2			—			1,171.70		Receivables, net of allowances		—			277.6			904.5			—			1,182.10
	Inventories, net		—			438			801.6			—			1,239.60		Inventories		—			460			813.6			—			1,273.60
	Deferred income taxes		—			23.3			26.9			—			50.2		Deferred income taxes		—			24.4			15.1			—			39.5
	Prepaid expenses and other		1.9			32.7			91.6			—			126.2		Prepaid expenses and other		2.3			20.9			109.8			—			133
	Total current assets		2.1			754.7			2,249.70			—			3,006.50		Total current assets		67.6			827.1			2,355.80			—			3,250.50
	Property, plant and equipment, net		0.6			231.9			859.5			—			1,092.00		Property, plant and equipment, net		0.4			238.2			955.3			—			1,193.90
	Deferred income taxes		—			—			15.8			—			15.8		Deferred income taxes		—			—			12.8			—			12.8
	Intercompany accounts		1,305.50			507.7			35.8			(1,849.0	)		—		Intercompany accounts		1,566.70			491			40.2			(2,097.9	)		—
	Investment in subsidiaries		1,050.40			1,332.30			—			(2,382.7	)		—		Investment in subsidiaries		1,086.90			1,367.40			—			(2,454.3	)		—
	Goodwill		—			13.7			170.9			—			184.6		Goodwill		—			15			172.6			—			187.6
	Intangible assets, net		—			15.5			167.4			—			182.9		Intangible assets, net		—			17.7			185.2			—			202.9
	Unconsolidated affiliated companies		—			8			11			—			19		Unconsolidated affiliated companies		—			7.3			11.6			—			18.9
	Other non-current assets		13.7			33.8			30.6			—			78.1		Other non-current assets		15.3			26.4			24.3			—			66
	Total assets	$	2,372.30		$	2,897.60		$	3,540.70		$	(4,231.7	)	$	4,578.90		Total assets	$	2,736.90		$	2,990.10		$	3,757.80		$	(4,552.2	)	$	4,932.60
	Liabilities and Total Equity																Liabilities and Total Equity
	Current liabilities:																Current liabilities:
	Accounts payable	$	—		$	118.5		$	752.1		$	—		$	870.6		Accounts payable	$	—		$	103.8		$	899.2		$	—		$	1,003.00
	Accrued liabilities		13.8			103.9			317.2			—			434.9		Accrued liabilities		12.1			109.1			374.9			—			496.1
Current portion of long-term debt		—			—			250.3			—			250.3		Current portion of long-term debt		334.6			—			176.6			—			511.2
Total current liabilities		13.8			222.4			1,319.60			—			1,555.80		Total current liabilities		346.7			212.9			1,450.70			—			2,010.30
Long-term debt		902			225			9.6			—			1,136.60		Long-term debt		900.5			—			38.4			—			938.9
Deferred income taxes		175.2			(19.4	)		78			—			233.8		Deferred income taxes		156.9			(18.2	)		85.2			—			223.9
Intercompany accounts		—			1,339.70			509.3			(1,849.0	)		—		Intercompany accounts		—			1,606.90			491			(2,097.9	)		—
Other liabilities		1.1			79.5			175.3			—			255.9		Other liabilities		1.1			101.6			190			—			292.7
Total liabilities		1,092.10			1,847.20			2,091.80			(1,849.0	)		3,182.10		Total liabilities		1,405.20			1,903.20			2,255.30			(2,097.9	)		3,465.80
Redeemable non-controlling interest		—			—			17			—			17		Redeemable noncontrolling interest		—			—			18.6			—			18.6
Total Company shareholders’ equity		1,280.20			1,050.40			1,332.30			(2,382.7	)		1,280.20		Total Company shareholders’ equity		1,331.70			1,086.90			1,367.40			(2,454.3	)		1,331.70
Non-controlling interest		—			—			99.6			—			99.6		Noncontrolling interest		—			—			116.5			—			116.5
Total liabilities and equity	$	2,372.30		$	2,897.60		$	3,540.70		$	(4,231.7	)	$	4,578.90		Total liabilities and equity	$	2,736.90		$	2,990.10		$	3,757.80		$	(4,552.2	)	$	4,932.60
Condensed Statements Of Cash Flows	'																'
	Condensed Statements of Cash Flows Information																Condensed Statement of Cash Flows Information
	Three Fiscal Months Ended March 28, 2014																Year Ended December 31, 2013
		Parent			Guarantor			Non-			Eliminations			Total										Non-
					Subsidiaries			Guarantor													Guarantor			Guarantor
								Subsidiaries										Parent			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
	Net cash flows of operating activities	$	15.6		$	8.3		$	(59.4	)	$	—		$	(35.5	)	Net cash flows of operating activities	$	56		$	102.4		$	(120.2	)	$	—		$	38.2
	Cash flows of investing activities:																Cash flows of investing activities:								—
	Capital expenditures		—			(7.9	)		(19.1	)		—			(27.0	)	Capital expenditures		(0.3	)		(29.1	)		(59.7	)		—			(89.1	)
	Proceeds from properties sold		—			0.2			—			—			0.2		Acquisitions, net of cash acquired		—			(2.3	)		(4.6	)		—			(6.9	)
	Other		—			(6.0	)		6.1			—			0.1		Proceeds from properties sold		—			0.3			0.1			—			0.4
																	Other		—			(43.7	)		44.7			—			1
	Net cash flows of investing activities		—			(13.7	)		(13.0	)		—			(26.7	)
																	Net cash flows of investing activities		(0.3	)		(74.8	)		(19.5	)		—			(94.6	)
	Cash flows of financing activities:
	Dividends paid to shareholders		(9.0	)		—			—			—			(9.0	)	Cash flows of financing activities:
	Intercompany accounts		23.8			(31.7	)		7.9			—			—		Preferred stock dividend paid		(27.0	)		—			—			—			(27.0	)
	Proceeds from other debt		—			308.6			292.4			—			601		Intercompany accounts		280			(308.3	)		28.3			—			—
	Repayments of other debt		—			(269.3	)		(242.6	)		—			(511.9	)	Proceeds from other debt		—			420			1,225.30			—			1,645.30
	Repurchase of common shares		(30.7	)		—			—						(30.7	)	Repayments of other debt		—			(194.9	)		(1,162.7	)		—			(1,357.6	)
	Proceeds from exercise of stock options		0.1			—			—			—			0.1		Settlement of long term debt including fees and expenses		(355.0	)		—			—			—			(355.0	)
																	Purchase of non-controlling interest		—			8.2			(12.2	)		—			(4.0	)
	Net cash flows of financing activities		(15.8	)		7.6			57.7			—			49.5		Dividends paid to non-controlling interest		—			—			(5.3	)		—			(5.3	)
																	Repurchase of common shares		(19.5	)		—			—			—			(19.5	)
	Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		—			(2.4	)		(87.9	)		—			(90.3	)	Proceeds from exercise of stock options		0.7			—			—			—			0.7
	Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(0.2	)		(0.2	)		(102.6	)		—			(103.0	)	Net cash flows of financing activities		(120.8	)		(75.0	)		73.4			—			(122.4	)
	Cash and cash equivalents — beginning of period		0.2			2.2			416.4			—			418.8
																	Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		—			5.4			(30.1	)		—			(24.7	)
	Cash and cash equivalents — end of period	$	—		$	2		$	313.8		$	—		$	315.8
																	Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(65.1	)		(42.0	)		(96.4	)		—			(203.5	)
																	Cash and cash equivalents —beginning of period		65.3			44.2			512.8			—			622.3
	Condensed Statements of Cash Flows Information
	Three Fiscal Months Ended March 29, 2013																Cash and cash equivalents —end of period	$	0.2		$	2.2		$	416.4		$	—		$	418.8
		Parent			Guarantor			Non-			Eliminations			Total			Condensed Statement of Cash Flows Information
					Subsidiaries			Guarantor									Year Ended December 31, 2012
								Subsidiaries
	Net cash flows of operating activities	$	31.9		$	(63.9	)	$	(148.0	)	$	—		$	(180.0	)
																								Non-
	Cash flows of investing activities:																				Guarantor			Guarantor
	Capital expenditures		—			(8.0	)		(18.7	)		—			(26.7	)		Parent			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
	Proceeds from properties sold		—			0.1			—			—			0.1		Net cash flows of operating activities	$	55.6		$	60.6		$	156.4		$	—		$	272.6
	Acquisitions, net of cash acquired		—			—			—			—			—
	Other		—			(4.5	)		4.7			—			0.2		Cash flows of investing activities:
																	Capital expenditures		(0.2	)		(25.1	)		(83.3	)		—			(108.6	)
	Net cash flows of investing activities		—			(12.4	)		(14.0	)		—			(26.4	)	Acquisitions, net of cash acquired		—			(175.3	)		(111.2	)		—			(286.5	)
																	Return of investment intercompany dividends		—			90.8			(90.8	)		—			—
	Cash flows of financing activities:																Proceeds from properties sold		—			0.1			4.4			—			4.5
	Dividends paid to shareholders		(0.1	)		—			—			—			(0.1	)	Other		(29.2	)		(129.0	)		158.5			—			0.3
	Excess tax benefits (deficiencies) from stock-based compensation		0.1			—			—			—			0.1
	Intercompany accounts		(40.4	)		65.1			(24.7	)		—			—		Net cash flows of investing activities		(29.4	)		(238.5	)		(122.4	)		—			(390.3	)
	Proceeds from other debt		—			0.8			298.2			—			299
	Repayments of other debt		—			(0.8	)		(203.7	)		—			(204.5	)	Cash flows of financing activities:
	Dividends paid to non-controlling interests		—			—			(0.3	)		—			(0.3	)	Preferred stock dividend paid		(0.3	)		—			—			—			(0.3	)
	Proceeds from exercise of stock options		0.5			—			—			—			0.5		Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation		(0.6	)		—			—			—			(0.6	)
																	Intercompany accounts		(342.1	)		241.5			100.6			—			—
	Net cash flows of financing activities		(39.9	)		65.1			69.5			—			94.7		Proceeds from other debt		—			692.5			781.1			—			1,473.60
																	Repayments of other debt		—			(727.3	)		(833.5	)		—			(1,560.8	)
	Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		—			(9.5	)		(16.7	)		—			(26.2	)	Issuance of long term debt		600			—			—			—			600
																	Settlement of long term debt including fees and expenses		(217.7	)		—			—			—			(217.7	)
	Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(8.0	)		(20.7	)		(109.2	)		—			(137.9	)	Dividends paid to non-controlling interest		—			—			(3.5	)		—			(3.5	)
	Cash and cash equivalents — beginning of period		65.3			44.2			512.8						622.3		Repurchase of common shares		(1.2	)		—			—			—			(1.2	)
																	Proceeds from exercise of stock options		0.1			—			—			—			0.1
	Cash and cash equivalents — end of period	$	57.3		$	23.5		$	403.6		$	—		$	484.4
																	Net cash flows of financing activities		38.2			206.7			44.7			—			289.6
																Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		0.8			6.9			8.6			—			16.3
																Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		65.2			35.7			87.3			—			188.2
																Cash and cash equivalents —beginning of period		0.1			8.5			425.5			—			434.1
																Cash and cash equivalents —end of period	$	65.3		$	44.2		$	512.8		$	—		$	622.3
																Condensed Statement of Cash Flows Information
																Year Ended December 31, 2011
																							Non-
																				Guarantor			Guarantor
																	Parent			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
																Net cash flows of operating activities	$	53.3		$	52.1		$	(7.6	)	$	—		$	97.8
																Cash flows of investing activities:
																Capital expenditures		(0.2	)		(20.6	)		(100.7	)		—			(121.5	)
																Acquisitions, net of cash acquired		—			—			—			—			—
																Proceeds from properties sold		—			—			6.5			—			6.5
																Other		—			(58.1	)		58.4			—			0.3
																Net cash flows of investing activities		(0.2	)		(78.7	)		(35.8	)		—			(114.7	)
																Cash flows of financing activities:
																Preferred stock dividend paid		(0.3	)		—			—			—			(0.3	)
																Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation		1			—			—			—			1
																Intercompany accounts		(21.0	)		3.6			17.4			—			—
																Proceeds from other debt		—			940			951.4			—			1,891.40
																Repayments of other debt		—			(905.2	)		(930.6	)		—			(1,835.8	)
																Dividends paid to non-controlling interest		—			—			(3.8	)		—			(3.8	)
																Repurchase of common shares		(62.5	)		—			—			—			(62.5	)
																Proceeds from exercise of stock options		1.5			—			—			—			1.5
																Net cash flows of financing activities		(81.3	)		38.4			34.4			—			(8.5	)
																Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		(0.7	)		(6.2	)		7.7			—			0.8
																Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(28.9	)		5.6			(1.3	)		—			(24.6	)
																Cash and cash equivalents —beginning of period		29			2.9			426.8			—			458.7
																Cash and cash equivalents —end of period	$	0.1		$	8.5		$	425.5		$	—		$	434.1
Intercompany Cash And Non-Cash Transactions	'																'
	A summary of cash and non-cash transactions of the Parent Company’s intercompany account is provided below for the three fiscal months ended March 28, 2014 and the twelve months ended December 31, 2013:																A summary of cash and non-cash transactions of the Parent Company’s intercompany account is provided below:
	(in millions)	March 28,			December 31,													Year ended
		2014			2013												(in millions)	Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012			Dec 31, 2011
	Beginning Balance	$	1,305.50		$	1,566.70											Beginning Balance	$	1,566.70		$	1,210.40		$	1,169.70
	Non-cash transactions																Non-cash transactions
	Deferred tax		—			7.1											Convertible notes and other debt		—			—			—
	Equity based awards		2.9			11.7											Deferred tax		7.1			5.9			8
	Foreign currency and other		—			—											Equity based awards		11.7			11.7			12.7
	Cash transactions		(23.8	)		(280.0	)										Foreign currency and other		—			(3.4	)		(1.0	)
																	Cash transactions		(280.0	)		342.1			21
	Ending Balance	$	1,284.60		$	1,305.50
																	Ending Balance	$	1,305.50		$	1,566.70		$	1,210.40
Parent Company Long-Term Financing Arrangements	'																'
	At March 28, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Parent Company was party to the following long-term financing arrangements:																At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Parent Company was party to various long-term financing arrangements, as summarized below (in millions):
	(in millions)	March 28,			December 31,												(in millions)	Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012
		2014			2013												5.75% Senior Notes due 2022	$	600		$	600
	5.75% Senior Notes due 2022	$	600		$	600											Subordinated Convertible Notes due 2029		429.5			429.5
	Subordinated Convertible Notes due 2029		429.5			429.5											Debt discount on Subordinated Convertible Notes due 2029		(261.5	)		(263.0	)
	Debt discount on Subordinated Convertible Notes due 2029		(261.1	)		(261.5	)										0.875% Convertible Notes due 2013		—			355
	0.875% Convertible Notes due 2013		—			—											Debt discount on 0.875% Convertible Notes due 2013		—			(20.4	)
	Debt discount on 0.875% Convertible Notes due 2013		—			—											Senior Floating Rate Notes		125			125
	Senior Floating Rate Notes		125			125											Other		9			9
	Other		9			9
																	Total Parent Company debt		902			1,235.10
	Total Parent Company debt		902.4			902											Less current maturities		—			334.6
	Less current maturities		—			—
																	Parent Company Long-term debt	$	902		$	900.5
	Parent Company Long-term debt	$	902.4		$	902
Parent Company Debt Maturities	'																'
	(in millions)	Q1 2015			Q1 2016			Q1 2017			Q1 2018			Q1 2019			(in millions)	2014			2015			2016			2017			2018
	Debt maturities twelve month period ending	$	—		$	125		$	—		$	—		$	—		Debt maturities	$	—		$	125		$	—		$	—		$	—

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign	'
	For financial reporting purposes, income before income taxes includes the following components (in millions):
		Year Ended
		Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012			Dec 31, 2011
	United States	$	2		$	38.4		$	51.2
	Foreign		25			48.5			40.2
	Total	$	27		$	86.9		$	91.4
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	'
	The provision (benefit) for income taxes consisted of the following (in millions):
		Year Ended
		Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012			Dec 31, 2011
	Current tax expense (benefit):
	Federal	$	(11.5	)	$	12		$	(8.6	)
	State		(0.2	)		3.4			(0.4	)
	Foreign		51.9			52.6			40.2
	Deferred tax expense (benefit):
	Federal		9			5.7			19.3
	State		(0.6	)		(0.6	)		1.7
	Foreign		(9.8	)		5.5			(13.6	)
	Total	$	38.8		$	78.6		$	38.6
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	'
	The reconciliation of reported income tax expense (benefit) to the amount of income tax expense that would result from applying domestic federal statutory tax rates to pretax income is as follows (in millions):
		Year Ended
		Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012			Dec 31, 2011
	Income tax expense (benefit) at Federal statutory tax rate	$	9.4		$	30.4		$	32
	Foreign tax rate differential		(5.1	)		(0.2	)		0.1
	Foreign withholding tax and surcharges		7.3			4.7			3.4
	Change in valuation allowance		24.8			31.2			5.3
	Change in uncertain tax positions		9.2			11.7			(4.8	)
	Nondeductible / nontaxable items		(6.8	)		(0.3	)		1.9
	Other (net)		—			1.1			0.7
	Total	$	38.8		$	78.6		$	38.6
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	'
	The components of deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows (in millions):
		Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012
	Deferred tax assets:
	Net operating loss carryforwards	$	98.3		$	78.6
	Pension and retiree benefits accruals		33			46.4
	Inventory		12.8			20
	Depreciation and fixed assets		12			7.7
	Tax credit carryforwards		9.3			6.5
	Other liabilities		67.7			49.8
	Valuation allowance		(93.8	)		(77.8	)
	Total deferred tax assets		139.3			131.2
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Convertible debt discount		165.7			147.7
	Inventory		1.2			1.5
	Depreciation and fixed assets		87.4			89.1
	Intangibles		42.8			58.8
	Other		11			6.3
	Total deferred tax liabilities		308.1			303.4
	Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)	$	(168.8	)	$	(172.2	)
Summary of Income Tax Examinations	'
	The Company has recognized deferred tax assets of approximately $14.7 million for tax loss carryforwards in various taxing jurisdictions as follows (in millions):
		Tax Loss
	Jurisdiction	Carryforward			Expiration
	United States	$	16		2033
	New Zealand	$	10.3		Indefinite
	Spain		8.1		2026 - 2028
	Others		11.4		Various
	Total	$	45.8
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies	'
	The following is a tabular reconciliation of the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits for the year:
	(in millions)	Dec 31, 2013			Dec 31, 2012			Dec 31, 2011
	Unrecognized Tax Benefit — Beginning balance	$	64.2		$	58.8		$	66.1
	Gross Increases — Tax Positions in Prior Period		0.8			3.4			2.1
	Gross Decreases — Tax Positions in Prior Period		(0.9	)		(4.2	)		(4.9	)
	Gross Increases — Tax Positions in Current Period		8.9			15.1			8
	Settlements		(4.5	)		—			(0.3	)
	Lapse of Statute of Limitations		(3.6	)		(9.6	)		(11.4	)
	Foreign Currency Translation		(7.2	)		0.7			(0.8	)
	Unrecognized Tax Benefit — Ending Balance	$	57.7		$	64.2		$	58.8

Quarterly_Operating_Results_Un1

Quarterly Operating Results (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information	'
	The Company’s fiscal quarters consist of 13-week periods ending on the Friday nearest to the end of the calendar months of March, June and September.
		First			Second		Third			Fourth
		Quarter			Quarter		Quarter			Quarter
	2013
	Net sales	$	1,543.70		$	1,659.10	$	1,557.10		$	1,661.30
	Gross profit		156.9			192.8		160.2			193.8
	Net income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders		(45.8	)		8.2		5.7			13.8
	Net income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders—for diluted EPS computation		(45.8	)		8.3		5.8			13.9
	Earnings (loss) per common share—basic	$	(0.92	)	$	0.17	$	0.11		$	0.28
	Earnings (loss) per common share—assuming dilution	$	(0.92	)	$	0.16	$	0.11		$	0.27
		First			Second		Third			Fourth
		Quarter			Quarter		Quarter			Quarter
	2012
	Net sales	$	1,449.50		$	1,475.20	$	1,512.60		$	1,622.20
	Gross profit		149.1			173.7		165.4			136.7
	Net income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders		24.9			17.7		(22.9	)		(15.7	)
	Net income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders—for diluted EPS computation		25			17.8		(22.8	)		(15.7	)
	Earnings (loss) per common share—basic	$	0.5		$	0.36	$	(0.46	)	$	(0.32	)
	Earnings (loss) per common share—assuming dilution	$	0.49		$	0.35	$	(0.46	)	$	(0.32	)

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Prin1

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation (Narrative) (Detail)	Mar. 28, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Maximum percent of ownership to exercise significant influence	50.00%

Other_Income_Expense_Detail

Other Income (Expense) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2014	Mar. 29, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Feb. 13, 2013	Feb. 12, 2013
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Other income (expense)	($97.70)	($52.70)	($66.70)	($2.90)	($31.70)	'	'
Loss due to currency devaluation	83.1	40.9	'	'	'	'	'
Other income attributable to foreign currency transaction gains and losses	'	1.7	'	'	-24.4	'	'
Foreign currency transaction loss	'	'	3.9	4.5	'	'	'
Exchange rate, currency translation	6.3	'	6.3	'	'	6.3	4.3
VENEZUELA [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loss due to currency devaluation	'	40.9	40.9	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency transaction loss	'	'	-17	'	'	'	'
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	-14.6	-10.1	-20.1	1.6	-6.1	'	'
Gain (Loss) on derivatives	'	'	($21.90)	$3	'	'	'

Inventories_Narrative_Detail

Inventories (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2014	Mar. 29, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Feb. 13, 2013	Feb. 12, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Inventory [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage of weighted average cost inventory	85.00%	'	85.00%	'	'	'
Inventory impairment charge	$8	$0	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency exchange rate, translation	6.3	'	6.3	6.3	4.3	'
Consignment inventory	'	'	$32.50	'	'	$27.30
UNITED STATES AND CANADA	'	'	'	'	'	'
Inventory [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Consignment inventory, percentage	'	'	87.00%	'	'	92.00%
SICAD 1 Rate [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Inventory [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency exchange rate, translation	10.8	'	'	'	'	'

Inventories_Schedule_Of_Invent

Inventories (Schedule Of Inventories Stated At The Lower Of Cost Or Market Value) (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Raw materials	$312.10	$319.10	$332
Work in process	198.5	190.1	211.8
Finished goods	817.7	730.4	729.8
Total	$1,328.30	$1,239.60	$1,273.60

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_N

Property, Plant and Equipment (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Mar. 28, 2014

Mar. 29, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 27, 2013

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Rest Of World [Member]

Rest Of World [Member]

Rest Of World [Member]

Mexico [Member]

Building [Member]

Building [Member]

Building [Member]

Building [Member]

Machinery, Equipment And Office Furnishings [Member]

Machinery, Equipment And Office Furnishings [Member]

Machinery, Equipment And Office Furnishings [Member]

Machinery, Equipment And Office Furnishings [Member]

Rest Of World [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Useful life

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'15 years

'15 years

'50 years

'50 years

'2 years

'2 years

'20 years

'20 years

Depreciation expense

$29

$29.60

$118.60

$102.50

$97.60

$38

$34.50

$32.10

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Impairment charge

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

14

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Asset impairment charges

'

'

$14

$0

$0

'

'

'

$14

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Property_Plant_And_Equipment_S

Property, Plant And Equipment (Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment) (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total - gross book value	$1,839.90	$1,830.30	$1,834.70
Less accumulated depreciation	-763.8	-738.3	-640.8
Total - net book value	1,076.10	1,092	1,193.90
Land [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total - gross book value	120.9	120.8	124.8
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total - gross book value	375.3	372.6	375.3
Machinery, Equipment And Office Furnishings [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total - gross book value	1,290.60	1,290.60	1,257.10
Construction in Progress [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total - gross book value	$53.10	$46.30	$77.50

Recovered_Sheet1

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Goodwill And Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2014		Mar. 29, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'		'	'	'
Goodwill - Beginning balance	$184.60		$187.60	$187.60	$171.40
Goodwill - Acquisitions	'		'	0	15.3
Goodwill - Currency translation and other adjustments	-2.9		'	-3	0.9
Goodwill - Goodwill impairment	-154.5	[1]	'	'	'
Goodwill - Ending balance	27.2		'	184.6	187.6
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]	'		'	'	'
Indefinite-lived assets - Indefinite-lived assets impairment	-93.4		0	'	'
Trade Names [Member]	'		'	'	'
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]	'		'	'	'
Indefinite-lived assets - Beginning balance	130.8		135.8	135.8	135.1
Indefinite-lived assets - Acquisitions	'		'	0	0
Indefinite-lived assets - Currency translation and other adjustments	-2.6		'	-5	0.7
Indefinite-lived assets - Indefinite-lived assets impairment	-93.1	[1]	'	'	'
Indefinite-lived assets - Ending balance	35.1		'	130.8	135.8
North America [Member]	'		'	'	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'		'	'	'
Goodwill - Beginning balance	17.6		13.6	13.6	2.3
Goodwill - Acquisitions	'		'	0	11.6
Goodwill - Currency translation and other adjustments	-0.3		'	4	-0.3
Goodwill - Goodwill impairment	0	[1]	'	'	'
Goodwill - Ending balance	17.3		'	17.6	13.6
North America [Member] | Trade Names [Member]	'		'	'	'
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]	'		'	'	'
Indefinite-lived assets - Beginning balance	2.4		2.4	2.4	2.4
Indefinite-lived assets - Acquisitions	'		'	0	0
Indefinite-lived assets - Currency translation and other adjustments	0		'	0	0
Indefinite-lived assets - Indefinite-lived assets impairment	0	[1]	'	'	'
Indefinite-lived assets - Ending balance	2.4		'	2.4	2.4
Europe And Mediterranean [Member]	'		'	'	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'		'	'	'
Goodwill - Beginning balance	2		2.2	2.2	2.3
Goodwill - Acquisitions	'		'	0	0
Goodwill - Currency translation and other adjustments	0		'	-0.2	-0.1
Goodwill - Goodwill impairment	0	[1]	'	'	'
Goodwill - Ending balance	2		'	2	2.2
Europe And Mediterranean [Member] | Trade Names [Member]	'		'	'	'
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]	'		'	'	'
Indefinite-lived assets - Beginning balance	0.5		0.5	0.5	0.5
Indefinite-lived assets - Acquisitions	'		'	0	0
Indefinite-lived assets - Currency translation and other adjustments	0		'	0	0
Indefinite-lived assets - Indefinite-lived assets impairment	0	[1]	'	'	'
Indefinite-lived assets - Ending balance	0.5		'	0.5	0.5
Rest Of World [Member]	'		'	'	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'		'	'	'
Goodwill - Beginning balance	165		171.8	171.8	166.8
Goodwill - Acquisitions	'		'	0	3.7
Goodwill - Currency translation and other adjustments	-2.6		'	-6.8	1.3
Goodwill - Goodwill impairment	-154.5	[1]	'	'	'
Goodwill - Ending balance	7.9		'	165	171.8
Rest Of World [Member] | Trade Names [Member]	'		'	'	'
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]	'		'	'	'
Indefinite-lived assets - Beginning balance	127.9		132.9	132.9	132.2
Indefinite-lived assets - Acquisitions	'		'	0	0
Indefinite-lived assets - Currency translation and other adjustments	-2.6		'	-5	0.7
Indefinite-lived assets - Indefinite-lived assets impairment	-93.1	[1]	'	'	'
Indefinite-lived assets - Ending balance	$32.20		'	$127.90	$132.90
[1]	The difference in the goodwill and indefinite-lived asset impairment in the above table and the amounts reported in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) is due to the difference in the average foreign currency exchange rates for the three months ended March 28, 2014 as compared to the spot rates at March 28, 2014 at the various entities within the reporting unit.

Recovered_Sheet2

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2014		Mar. 29, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Feb. 13, 2013	Feb. 12, 2013
Impairment of intangible assets	$93.40		$0	'	'	'	'	'
Amortization of intangible assets	3		3.4	12.5	11.5	12.4	'	'
Foreign currency exchange rate, translation	6.3		'	6.3	'	'	6.3	4.3
Goodwill	27.2		'	184.6	187.6	171.4	'	'
Goodwill impairment charge	155.1		0	'	'	'	'	'
Estimated amortization expense - 2014	'		'	11.7	'	'	'	'
Estimated amortization expense - 2015	'		'	10.7	'	'	'	'
Estimated amortization expense - 2016	'		'	9.8	'	'	'	'
Estimated amortization expense - 2017	'		'	7.3	'	'	'	'
Estimated amortization expense - 2018	'		'	3.4	'	'	'	'
Estimated amortization expense, thereafter	'		'	9.2	'	'	'	'
Customer Relationships [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Finite lived intangible assets useful life	'7 years		'	'	'7 years	'	'	'
Customer Relationships [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Finite lived intangible assets useful life	'12 years		'	'	'12 years	'	'	'
VENEZUELA [Member]	'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Maximum percent of profit margin that may be allowed due to price controls	30.00%		'	'	'	'	'	'
Trade Names [Member]	'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Impairment of intangible assets	93.1	[1]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Weighted average useful life of the amortized intangible assets	'10 years		'	'	'10 years	'	'	'
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	35.1		'	130.8	135.8	135.1	'	'
Immaterial Acquisitions [Member]	'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill	'		'	'	0.3	'	'	'
PDIC [Member]	'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill	154.5		'	'	'	'	'	'
SICAD 1 Rate [Member]	'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency exchange rate, translation	10.8		'	'	'	'	'	'
Rest Of World [Member]	'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill, Accumulated Impairment Loss, Including Other Currency Translation Adjustments	154.5		'	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill	7.9		'	165	171.8	166.8	'	'
Rest Of World [Member] | Trade Names [Member]	'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Impairment of intangible assets	93.1	[1]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	$32.20		'	$127.90	$132.90	$132.20	'	'
[1]	The difference in the goodwill and indefinite-lived asset impairment in the above table and the amounts reported in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) is due to the difference in the average foreign currency exchange rates for the three months ended March 28, 2014 as compared to the spot rates at March 28, 2014 at the various entities within the reporting unit.

Goodwill_And_Other_Intangible_2

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Other Intangible Assets, Customer Relationships) (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Amortized intangible assets	$139.50	$139.50	$140.10
Accumulated amortization	-88.8	-85.8	-73.3
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-1.3	-1.6	0.3
Amortized intangible assets, net	$49.40	$52.10	$67.10

Accrued_Liabilities_Accrued_Li

Accrued Liabilities (Accrued Liabilities and Restructuring Accrual) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2014	Mar. 29, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans Payable [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring charges	$2.60	$3.10	$6.70	$7.50	'
Warranty accrual	14.5	'	14.1	12.8	11.5
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Payroll related accruals	'	'	83.8	83.5	'
Customers deposits and prepayments	'	'	93.2	113.8	'
Taxes other than income	'	'	36.5	45.2	'
Customer rebates	'	'	50.6	59.2	'
Insurance claims and related expenses	'	'	21.1	20.1	'
Current and deferred income tax liabilities	'	'	21.9	21.6	'
Derivative liability	'	'	7	8.8	'
Other accrued liabilities	'	'	120.8	143.9	'
Total	402.6	'	434.9	496.1	'
Europe and North America [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans Payable [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Severance costs	0.6	'	4.6	'	'
Accrued severance costs	$4.50	'	$2.50	'	'

Accrued_Liabilities_Warranty_A

Accrued Liabilities (Warranty Accrual) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Movement in Intangible Assets Arising from Insurance Contracts Acquired in Business Combination [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning balance	$14.10	$12.80	$11.50
Net provisions for warranties issued	3.1	5.6	5.8
Net benefits for warranties existing at the beginning of the year	-2.2	-3.9	'
Payments related to the warranty accrual	-0.6	-0.9	-4.7
Foreign currency translation	0.1	0.5	0.2
Ending balance	$14.50	$14.10	$12.80

LongTerm_Debt_Schedule_Of_Long

Long-Term Debt (Schedule Of Long-Term-Debt) (Detail) (USD $)

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 25, 2012

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 15, 2009

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Mar. 28, 2014

Nov. 30, 2006

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

Europe And Mediterranean [Member]

Europe And Mediterranean [Member]

Europe And Mediterranean [Member]

Europe And Mediterranean [Member]

Europe And Mediterranean [Member]

Europe And Mediterranean [Member]

Europe And Mediterranean [Member]

Europe And Mediterranean [Member]

Europe And Mediterranean [Member]

Europe And Mediterranean [Member]

Europe And Mediterranean [Member]

Rest Of World [Member]

Rest Of World [Member]

Rest Of World [Member]

Asset Based Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Asset Based Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

5.75% Senior Notes due 2022 [Member]

5.75% Senior Notes due 2022 [Member]

5.75% Senior Notes due 2022 [Member]

5.75% Senior Notes due 2022 [Member]

Subordinated Convertible Notes Due 2029 [Member]

Subordinated Convertible Notes Due 2029 [Member]

Subordinated Convertible Notes Due 2029 [Member]

Subordinated Convertible Notes Due 2029 [Member]

0.875% Convertible Notes Due 2013 [Member]

0.875% Convertible Notes Due 2013 [Member]

0.875% Convertible Notes Due 2013 [Member]

0.875% Convertible Notes Due 2013 [Member]

Senior Floating Rate Notes Due 2015 [Member]

Senior Floating Rate Notes Due 2015 [Member]

Senior Floating Rate Notes Due 2015 [Member]

Other Debt [Member]

Other Debt [Member]

Other Debt [Member]

Credit Facilities [Member]

Credit Facilities [Member]

Other Credit Facilities [Member]

Other Credit Facilities [Member]

Other Debt [Member]

Other Debt [Member]

Other Debt [Member]

Spanish Term Loan [Member]

Spanish Term Loan [Member]

Uncommitted Accounts Receivable Facilities [Member]

Uncommitted Accounts Receivable Facilities [Member]

Credit Facilities [Member]

Credit Facilities [Member]

Credit Facilities [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Face value

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$600

$600

$600

'

$429.50

$429.50

$429.50

$162.90

$0

$355

'

$230.90

$125

[1]

$125

[1]

$125

'

$9

$9

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt discount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-261.1

-261.5

-263

-266.6

0

-20.4

0

-124.1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate

'

'

'

1.90%

2.00%

2.00%

1.50%

5.75%

5.75%

5.75%

5.75%

'

'

'

'

0.88%

0.88%

'

0.88%

2.60%

[1]

2.60%

[1]

2.70%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maturity date

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'October 2022

'October 2022

'October 2022

'

'November 2029

'November 2029

'November 2029

'

'November 2013

'November 2013

'

'

'April 2015

[1]

'April 2015

[1]

'April 2015

'

'

'

'Various

'Various

'Various

'Various

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'Various

'Various

'Various

Total debt

1,468

1,386.90

1,450.10

264.3

225

225

0

'

'

'

'

168.4

168

166.5

'

0

334.6

'

'

'

'

'

9

9

'

17

14.7

8.9

17

10.3

10.3

11.7

0

14.6

0

4

282.1

232.6

170

Less current maturities

285.6

250.3

511.2

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Long-term debt

$1,182.40

$1,136.60

$938.90

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

[1]

The Company may, at its option, redeem the Senior Floating Rate Notes on or after the following dates and percentages (plus accrued and unpaid interest due)

LongTerm_Debt_Maturity_Range_N

Long-Term Debt (Maturity Range) (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 28, 2014
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]	'	'
Maturities of long-term debt in 2014	$250.30	$285.60
Maturities of long-term debt in 2015	129.3	128.4
Maturities of long-term debt in 2016	1.2	8.1
Maturities of long-term debt in 2017	0.9	0.9
Maturities of long-term debt in 2018	225.9	265.2
Maturities of long-term debt in 2019 and thereafter	$779.30	$779.80
Maturities of long-term debt range, start	31-Dec-14	'
Maturities of long-term debt range, end	31-Dec-18	'

LongTermDebt_Schedule_of_575_S

Long-Term-Debt (Schedule of 5.75% Senior Notes due 2022) (Detail) (North America [Member], 5.75% Senior Notes due 2022 [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 25, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'	'	'
Face value	$600		$600	$600	'
Fair Value (Level 2)	$612		$588	$619.50	'
Interest rate	5.75%		5.75%	5.75%	5.75%
Interest payments	'Semi-Annual: Apr 1 & Oct 1		'Semi-Annual: Apr 1 & Oct 1	'Semi-Annual: Apr 1 & Oct 1	'
Maturity date	'October 2022		'October 2022	'October 2022	'
Call Option, Beginning Date, year one	1-Oct-17	[1]	1-Oct-17	'	'
Call Option, Percentage, year one	102.88%	[1]	102.88%	'	'
Call Option, Beginning Date, year two	1-Oct-18	[1]	1-Oct-18	'	'
Call Option, Percentage, year two	101.92%	[1]	101.92%	'	'
Call Option, Beginning Date, year three	1-Oct-19	[1]	1-Oct-19	'	'
Call Option, Percentage, year three	100.96%	[1]	100.96%	'	'
Call Option, Beginning Date, year four and thereafter	'October 1, 2020 and thereafter	[1]	'October 1, 2020 and thereafter	'	'
Call Option, Percentage, year four and thereafter	100.00%	[1]	100.00%	'	'
Redemption price in cash equal to principal plus accrued and unpaid interest, percent	105.75%		105.75%	'	'
Maximum [Member]	'		'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'	'	'
Percent of aggregate principal amount of senior notes that can be redeemed on or prior to October 1, 2015	35.00%		35.00%	'	'
Minimum [Member]	'		'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'	'	'
Percent of aggregate principal amount of senior notes issued remains outstanding	65.00%		65.00%	'	'
[1]	The Company may, at its option, redeem the 5.75% Senior Notes on or after the stated beginning dates at percentages noted above (plus accrued and unpaid interest). Additionally, the Company, may on or prior to October 1, 2015 redeem in the aggregate up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of 5.75% Senior Notes issued with the cash proceeds from one or more equity offerings, at a redemption price in cash equal to 105.75% of the principal plus accrued and unpaid interest so long as (i) at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount of the 5.75% Senior Notes issued remains outstanding immediately after giving effect to any such redemption; and (ii) notice of any such redemption is given within 60 days after the date of the closing of any such equity offering. In addition, at any time prior to October 1, 2017, the Company may redeem some or all of the 5.75% Senior Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, plus a make whole premium.

LongTerm_Debt_Subordinated_Con

Long-Term Debt (Subordinated Convertible Notes) (Detail) (USD $)

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 15, 2009

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Mar. 28, 2014

Nov. 30, 2006

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

Subordinated Convertible Notes Due 2029 [Member]

Subordinated Convertible Notes Due 2029 [Member]

Subordinated Convertible Notes Due 2029 [Member]

Subordinated Convertible Notes Due 2029 [Member]

4.50% Annual Interest Rate On Subordinated Convertible Notes Until November 2019 [Member]

4.50% Annual Interest Rate On Subordinated Convertible Notes Until November 2019 [Member]

4.50% Annual Interest Rate On Subordinated Convertible Notes Until November 2019 [Member]

2.25% Annual Interest Rate On Subordinated Convertible Notes Until November 2029 [Member]

2.25% Annual Interest Rate On Subordinated Convertible Notes Until November 2029 [Member]

2.25% Annual Interest Rate On Subordinated Convertible Notes Until November 2029 [Member]

0.875% Convertible Notes Due 2013 [Member]

0.875% Convertible Notes Due 2013 [Member]

0.875% Convertible Notes Due 2013 [Member]

0.875% Convertible Notes Due 2013 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Face value

'

'

'

$429.50

$429.50

$429.50

$162.90

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0

$355

'

$230.90

Debt discount

'

'

'

-261.1

-261.5

-263

-266.6

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

-20.4

0

-124.1

Book value

1,468

1,386.90

1,450.10

168.4

168

166.5

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

334.6

'

'

Fair value (Level 1)

'

'

'

$430.20

$462.80

$464.10

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0

$349.70

'

'

Maturity date

'

'

'

'November 2029

'November 2029

'November 2029

'

'November 2019

'November 2019

'November 2019

'November 2029

'November 2029

'November 2029

'November 2013

'November 2013

'

'

Interest rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4.50%

4.50%

4.50%

2.25%

2.25%

2.25%

0.88%

0.88%

'

0.88%

Interest payments

'

'

'

'Semi-annually May 15 & Nov 15

'Semi-annually May 15 & Nov 15

'Semi-annually May 15 & Nov 15

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'Semi-annually May 15 & Nov 15

'Semi-annually May 15 & Nov 15

'

'

LongTerm_Debt_Subordinated_Con1

Long-Term Debt (Subordinated Convertible Notes) (Narrative) (Detail) (North America [Member], USD $)	0 Months Ended
	Dec. 15, 2009	Mar. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Nov. 30, 2006
	Subordinated Convertible Notes Due 2029 [Member]	Subordinated Convertible Notes Due 2029 [Member]	Subordinated Convertible Notes Due 2029 [Member]	Subordinated Convertible Notes Due 2029 [Member]	0.875% Convertible Notes Due 2013 [Member]	0.875% Convertible Notes Due 2013 [Member]	0.875% Convertible Notes Due 2013 [Member]	0.875% Convertible Notes Due 2013 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt principal amount	$429,500,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	$355,000,000
Nonconvertible debt borrowing rate on debt instrument issuance date	12.50%	'	'	'	'	'	'	7.35%
Liability component of convertible notes	162,900,000	429,500,000	429,500,000	429,500,000	'	0	355,000,000	230,900,000
Debt discount	266,600,000	261,100,000	261,500,000	263,000,000	0	0	20,400,000	124,100,000
Debt issuance fees and expenses	$14,500,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'

LongTerm_Debt_Senior_Floating_

Long-Term Debt (Senior Floating Rate Notes) (Detail) (North America [Member], USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 21, 2007

Mar. 21, 2007

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Senior Floating Rate Notes Due 2015 [Member]

Senior Floating Rate Notes Due 2015 [Member]

Senior Floating Rate Notes Due 2015 [Member]

7.125% Senior Notes Due 2017

Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]

Senior Notes 9.5% [Member]

3-month LIBOR [Member]

3-month LIBOR [Member]

3-month LIBOR [Member]

Senior Floating Rate Notes Due 2015 [Member]

Senior Floating Rate Notes Due 2015 [Member]

Senior Floating Rate Notes Due 2015 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Face value

$125

[1]

$125

[1]

$125

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fair value

124.8

[1]

124.1

[1]

122.7

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate

2.60%

[1]

2.60%

[1]

2.70%

'

'

9.50%

'

'

'

Debt instrument, payment terms

'3-month LIBOR rate plus 2.375% Quarterly: Jan 1, Apr 1, Jul 1 & Oct 1

[1]

'3-month LIBOR rate plus 2.375% Quarterly: Jan 1, Apr 1, Jul 1 & Oct 1

[1]

'3-month LIBOR rate plus 2.375% Quarterly: Jan 1, Apr 1, Jul 1 & Oct 1

'

'

'

'

'

'

Basis spread on variable rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.38%

[1]

2.38%

[1]

2.38%

Maturity date

'April 2015

[1]

'April 2015

[1]

'April 2015

'

'

'

'

'

'

Call Option, Beginning Date, year one

1-Apr-14

[1]

1-Apr-09

'

1-Apr-12

'

'

'

'

'

Call Option, Beginning Date, year two

1-Apr-15

[1]

1-Apr-10

'

1-Apr-13

'

'

'

'

'

Call Option, Percentage, year one

101.19%

[1]

102.00%

'

103.56%

'

'

'

'

'

Call Option, Percentage, year two

100.00%

[1]

101.00%

'

102.38%

'

'

'

'

'

Notes originally issued amount

'

'

'

'

325

'

'

'

'

Payments of issuance costs and expenses of related to notes

'

'

'

'

7.9

'

'

'

'

Repayments of senior debt

'

'

'

'

'

285

'

'

'

Payment for accrued interest related to senior notes

'

'

'

'

'

9.3

'

'

'

Payment for tender fees and inducement premium related to senior notes

'

'

'

'

'

20.5

'

'

'

Net cash proceeds from notes used for general corporate purposes

'

'

'

'

$2.30

'

'

'

'

Description of variable rate basis

'

'LIBOR

'LIBOR

'

'

'

'

'

'

Call Option, Beginning Date, year three

'

1-Apr-11

'

1-Apr-14

'

'

'

'

'

Call Option, Beginning Date, year four

'

'

'

1-Apr-15

'

'

'

'

'

Call Option, Percentage, year three

'

100.00%

'

101.19%

'

'

'

'

'

Call Option, Percentage, year four

'

'

'

100.00%

'

'

'

'

'

[1]

The Company may, at its option, redeem the Senior Floating Rate Notes on or after the following dates and percentages (plus accrued and unpaid interest due)

LongTerm_Debt_Schedule_Of_Revo

Long-Term Debt (Schedule Of Revolving Credit Facility) (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 06, 2013	Mar. 28, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011	Jul. 22, 2011
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'		'		'		'	'
Equity interest pledged in all domestic subsidiaries, percentage	100.00%	'		'		'		'	'
Non-voting equity interest pledged in certain foreign subsidiaries, percentage	100.00%	'		'		'		'	'
Outstanding borrowings	'	$1,468,000,000		$1,386,900,000		$1,450,100,000		'	'
Outstanding letters of credit	'	85,300,000		150,700,000		'		'	'
Parent Company [Member] | Senior Floating Rate Notes Due 2015 [Member]	'	'		'		'		'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'		'		'		'	'
Debt maturity date	'	'		'		'		'2015	'
North America [Member] | Senior Floating Rate Notes Due 2015 [Member]	'	'		'		'		'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'		'		'		'	'
Interest rate	'	2.60%	[1]	2.60%	[1]	2.70%		'	'
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	'	'		'		'		'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'		'		'		'	'
Credit facility maximum borrowing capacity	1,000,000,000	'		700,000,000		700,000,000		'	400,000,000
Capital expenditures to fixed charges ratio	100.00%	'		'		115.00%		'	'
Increase, additional borrowings	250,000,000	'		'		'		'	'
Capitalized deferred finance costs	'	'		4,900,000		2,300,000		4,800,000	'
Threshold for line of credit facility percentage of asset based revolving credit facilities	10.00%	'		'		'		'	'
Equity interest pledged in foreign subsidiaries, percentage	65.00%	'		'		'		'	'
Outstanding borrowings	'	264,300,000		225,000,000		'		'	'
Total credit under facility	'	1,000,000,000		1,000,000,000		'		'	'
Undrawn availability	'	411,900,000	[2]	298,400,000	[2]	'		'	'
Interest rate	'	1.90%		2.00%		'		'	'
Outstanding letters of credit	'	28,700,000		112,700,000		'		'	'
Original issuance	'	31-Jul-11		31-Jul-11		'		'	'
Maturity date	'	30-Sep-18		30-Sep-18		'		'	'
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'		'		'		'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'		'		'		'	'
Potential increase in remaining borrowing capacity	'	'		'		100,000,000		'	'
Capitalized deferred finance costs	'	'		4,900,000		2,300,000		4,800,000	'
Threshold for line of credit facility borrowings	100,000,000	'		'		'		'	'
Line of credit facility commitment fee, percentage	0.25%	'		'		'		'	'
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Potential Increase	'	'		'		'		'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'		'		'		'	'
Undrawn availability	'	'		'		100,000,000		'	'
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'		'		'		'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'		'		'		'	'
Line of credit facility commitment fee, percentage	0.38%	'		'		'		'	'
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]	'	'		'		'		'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'		'		'		'	'
Credit facility maximum borrowing capacity	'	'		'		'		'	630,000,000
Undrawn availability	'	216,200,000		102,100,000		'		'	'
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | EUROPE [Member]	'	'		'		'		'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'		'		'		'	'
Credit facility maximum borrowing capacity	'	'		'		'		'	300,000,000
Undrawn availability	'	117,600,000		143,200,000		'		'	'
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | CANADA [Member]	'	'		'		'		'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'		'		'		'	'
Credit facility maximum borrowing capacity	'	'		'		'		'	70,000,000
Undrawn availability	'	70,000,000		53,100,000		'		'	'
Asset Based Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]	'	'		'		'		'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'		'		'		'	'
Undrawn availability	'	'		102,100,000		471,000,000		'	'
Asset Based Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | EUROPE [Member]	'	'		'		'		'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'		'		'		'	'
Undrawn availability	'	'		143,200,000		'		'	'
Asset Based Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | CANADA [Member]	'	'		'		'		'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'		'		'		'	'
Undrawn availability	'	'		53,100,000		44,300,000		'	'
Asset Based Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | North America [Member]	'	'		'		'		'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'		'		'		'	'
Outstanding borrowings	'	'		225,000,000		0		'	'
Total credit under facility	'	'		1,000,000,000		700,000,000		'	'
Undrawn availability	'	'		298,400,000	[3]	515,300,000	[3]	'	'
Interest rate	'	'		2.00%		1.50%		'	'
Outstanding letters of credit	'	'		$112,700,000		$18,300,000		'	'
Original issuance	'	'		31-Jul-11		31-Jul-11		'	'
Maturity date	'	'		30-Sep-18		31-Jul-17		'	'
[1]	The Company may, at its option, redeem the Senior Floating Rate Notes on or after the following dates and percentages (plus accrued and unpaid interest due)
[2]	Total undrawn availability for the U.S. borrower, the Canadian borrower and the European borrowers at March 28, 2014 is $216.2 million, $70.0 million and $117.6 million, respectively. Total undrawn availability for the U.S. borrower, the Canadian borrower and the European borrowers at December 31, 2013 was $102.1 million, $53.1 million and $143.2 million, respectively. The European borrowing base includes an additional borrowing base availability under the Canadian tranche borrowing base availability and the U.S. tranche borrowing base availability less additional European revolving exposure; therefore, the availability of the three tranches individually is greater than the total availability.
[3]	Total undrawn availability for the U.S. borrower, the Canadian borrower and the European borrowers at December 31, 2013 is $ 102.1 million, $ 53.1 million and $ 143.2 million, respectively. Total undrawn availability for the U.S. borrower, and the Canadian borrower at December 31, 2012 was $471.0 million and $44.3 million , respectively.

LongTerm_Debt_Schedule_Of_Euro

Long-Term Debt (Schedule Of Europe And Mediterranean Credit Facilities) (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified				Other Credit Facilities [Member]	Other Credit Facilities [Member]	Credit Facilities [Member]	Credit Facilities [Member]
				Europe And Mediterranean [Member]	Europe And Mediterranean [Member]	Europe And Mediterranean [Member]	Europe And Mediterranean [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Outstanding borrowings	$1,468	$1,386.90	$1,450.10	$8.90	$17	$17	$14.70
Undrawn availability	'	'	'	$47.80	$48.80	$48.80	$82.50
Interest rate - weighted average	'	'	'	6.40%	6.70%	6.70%	6.40%
Maturity date	'	'	'	'Various	'Various	'Various	'Various

LongTerm_Debt_ROW_Credit_Facil

Long-Term Debt (ROW Credit Facilities) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Outstanding borrowings	$1,468	$1,386.90	$1,450.10
Maturities within one year	285.6	250.3	'
Rest Of World [Member] | Credit Facilities [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Outstanding borrowings	282.1	232.6	170
Undrawn availability	281.2	302.2	336.9
Interest rate - weighted average	5.70%	4.60%	5.50%
Maturity date	'Various	'Various	'Various
Maturities within one year	$274.10	$230.80	'

Financial_Instruments_Notional

Financial Instruments (Notional Amounts And Fair Values Of Derivatives Designated As Cash Flow Hedges And Derivatives Not Designated As Cash Flow Hedges) (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 28, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value of assets for derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges	$3	[1]	$7.20	[1]	$6.50	[1]
Fair Value of liability for derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges	16.4	[2]	9.3	[2]	8.2	[2]
Commodity Futures [Member]	'		'		'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'		'		'
Notional amount of derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges	122.4		173.7		206
Fair Value of assets for derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges	0.8	[1]	1.2	[1]	3.3	[1]
Fair Value of liability for derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges	12	[2]	7.6	[2]	4.9	[2]
Foreign Currency Exchanges [Member]	'		'		'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'		'		'
Notional amount of derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges	235.4		223.2		253.7
Fair Value of assets for derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges	2.2	[1]	6	[1]	3.2	[1]
Fair Value of liability for derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges	4.4	[2]	1.7	[2]	3.3	[2]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	'		'		'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value of asset for derivatives designated as cash flow hedges	'		0	[1]	0.6	[1]
Fair Value of liability for derivatives designated as cash flow hedges	'		0	[2]	1.9	[2]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Interest Rate Swaps [Member]	'		'		'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'		'		'
Notional Amount of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges	'		0		15.3
Fair Value of asset for derivatives designated as cash flow hedges	'		0	[1]	0	[1]
Fair Value of liability for derivatives designated as cash flow hedges	'		0	[2]	0.2	[2]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Commodity Futures [Member]	'		'		'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'		'		'
Notional Amount of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges	'		0		22.8
Fair Value of asset for derivatives designated as cash flow hedges	'		0	[1]	0.2	[1]
Fair Value of liability for derivatives designated as cash flow hedges	'		0	[2]	1.1	[2]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign Currency Exchanges [Member]	'		'		'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'		'		'
Notional Amount of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges	'		0		60.7
Fair Value of asset for derivatives designated as cash flow hedges	'		0	[1]	0.4	[1]
Fair Value of liability for derivatives designated as cash flow hedges	'		$0	[2]	$0.60	[2]
[1]	Balance recorded in "Prepaid expenses and other" and "Other non-current assets"
[2]	Balance recorded in "Accrued liabilities" and "Other liabilities"

Financial_Instruments_Narrativ

Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2014	Mar. 29, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
	Derivative		Derivative
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Number of derivative require collateral security	'	'	0	0	'
Forward pricing agreements	$29,300,000	'	$10,100,000	$37,700,000	'
Fair value forward pricing agreements	27,800,000	'	10,600,000	38,000,000	'
Unrealized gain (loss) related to forward pricing agreements	-1,500,000	'	500,000	'	'
Collateral to secure the derivative liability positions	'	'	'	700,000	'
Unrealized gain related to forward pricing agreements	'	'	'	300,000	'
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative contracts held that require collateral securities	0	'	0	'	'
Number of derivative require collateral security	0	'	0	'	'
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments not designated as cash flow hedges	-14,600,000	-10,100,000	-20,100,000	1,600,000	-6,100,000
Gain (loss) on derivative	'	'	($21,900,000)	$3,000,000	'

Financial_Instruments_Gain_And

Financial Instruments (Gain And Loss On The Derivative Representing Either Hedge Ineffectiveness Or Hedge Components Excluded From The Assessment Of Effectiveness) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 29, 2013		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'		'		'
Amount of Comprehensive Income (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion)	($1.20)		($1.20)		$4.90
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income	-0.3		-2		-4.4
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on the Ineffective Portion	0	[1]	0	[1]	-0.3	[1]
Interest Expense [Member] | Interest Rate Swaps [Member]	'		'		'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'		'		'
Amount of Comprehensive Income (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion)	0.1		0.1		0.3
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income	0		-0.1		0
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on the Ineffective Portion	0	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]
Cost of Sales [Member] | Commodity Futures [Member]	'		'		'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'		'		'
Amount of Comprehensive Income (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion)	-1.3		-1.3		4.8
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income	-0.3		-1.9		-3.3
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on the Ineffective Portion	0	[1]	0	[1]	-0.3	[1]
Other Income /(Expense) [Member] | Foreign Currency Exchanges [Member]	'		'		'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'		'		'
Amount of Comprehensive Income (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion)	0		'		-0.2
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income	0		'		-1.1
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on the Ineffective Portion	$0	[1]	'		$0	[1]
[1]	The ineffective portion and the amount excluded from effectiveness testing for all derivatives designated as cash flow hedges is recognized in other income and expense.

Income_Taxes_Narrative_Detail

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2014		Mar. 29, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'	'	'	'	'
Effective income tax rate	5.90%		7.90%	'	'	'	'
Income tax (provision) benefit	$21.40		$3.80	($38.80)	($78.60)	($38.60)	'
Indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charge	93.4		0	'	'	'	'
Goodwill impairment charge	155.1		0	'	'	'	'
Inventory impairment charge	8		0	'	'	'	'
Loss due to currency devaluation	83.1		40.9	'	'	'	'
Income tax expense for uncertain tax position	1.6		'	57.7	64.2	58.8	66.1
Net tax benefit for changes in uncertain tax positions due to statute of limitations expirations and settlement of tax exposures in various tax jurisdictions	5.2		'	'	'	'	'
Change in unrecognized tax benefit	15		'	'	'	'	'
Deferred tax assets, valuation allowance	'		'	93.8	77.8	'	'
Deferred tax assets, tax loss carryforwards	'		'	98.3	78.6	'	'
Operating loss carryforwards	'		'	45.8	'	'	'
Excess of financial reporting over the tax basis in investments	'		'	850	'	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate	'		'	55.4	61.7	54.3	'
Unrecognized tax benefit that would result in adjustments to deferred taxes	'		'	2.3	2.5	4.5	'
Unrecognized tax benefits, income tax penalties expense	'		'	0.7	1.2	-1.1	'
Unrecognized tax benefits, interest on income taxes expense	'		'	3.8	2.4	0.7	'
Recognized liabilities for penalties	'		'	7.6	7.8	6.5	'
Recognized liabilities for expense	'		'	15.4	13.8	11.4	'
Significant change in unrecognized tax benefits is reasonably possible, amount of unrecorded benefit	'		'	13	'	'	'
Foreign Country [Member]	'		'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'	'	'	'	'
Operating loss carryforwards	'		'	280	'	'	'
Taxing Jurisdictions [Member]	'		'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'	'	'	'	'
Deferred tax assets, tax loss carryforwards	'		'	14.7	'	'	'
Rest Of World [Member]	'		'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'	'	'	'	'
Income tax (provision) benefit	0.1		'	'	'	'	'
Spanish And Portuguese Business Units	'		'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'	'	'	'	'
Tax expense for valuation allowance	'		'	'	15	'	'
Deferred tax assets	'		'	'	5.3	'	'
German Business Unit [Member]	'		'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'	'	'	'	'
Tax expense for valuation allowance	'		'	'	8.3	'	'
Colombian Distribution Business [Member]	'		'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'	'	'	'	'
Tax expense for valuation allowance	'		'	'	1.1	'	'
Deferred tax assets	'		'	'	0.2	'	'
VENEZUELA [Member]	'		'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'	'	'	'	'
Loss due to currency devaluation	'		40.9	40.9	'	'	'
VENEZUELA [Member] | SICAD 1 Rate [Member]	'		'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'	'	'	'	'
Loss due to currency devaluation	83.1		'	'	'	'	'
Trade Names [Member]	'		'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'	'	'	'	'
Indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charge	93.1	[1]	'	'	'	'	'
Trade Names [Member] | Rest Of World [Member]	'		'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'	'	'	'	'
Income tax (provision) benefit	19.9		'	'	'	'	'
Indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charge	$93.10	[1]	'	'	'	'	'
[1]	The difference in the goodwill and indefinite-lived asset impairment in the above table and the amounts reported in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) is due to the difference in the average foreign currency exchange rates for the three months ended March 28, 2014 as compared to the spot rates at March 28, 2014 at the various entities within the reporting unit.

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Net_Pen

Employee Benefit Plans (Net Pension Expense) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2014	Mar. 29, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
U.S. Plans [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Pension expense:	'	'	'	'	'
Service cost	$0.50	$0.50	$1.90	$1.80	$1.40
Interest cost	2	1.8	7.2	7.7	8.1
Expected return on plan assets	-2.7	-2.3	-9.4	-9.1	-10.6
Amortization of prior service cost	0	2.1	0.1	0.1	0.1
Amortization of net loss	1.2	0	8.5	8.3	5.1
Amortization of transition obligation	'	'	0	0	0
Curtailment (gain) loss	'	'	0	0	0
Settlement (gain) loss	'	'	0	0	0
Net pension expense	1	2.1	8.3	8.8	4.1
Non-U.S. Plans [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Pension expense:	'	'	'	'	'
Service cost	1.4	1.7	6.5	4.3	3.1
Interest cost	1.7	1.4	5.9	6.1	5.7
Expected return on plan assets	-0.8	-0.5	-2.7	-2	-2.4
Amortization of prior service cost	0.3	0.2	1.2	1.4	0.3
Amortization of net loss	0.1	0.4	1.2	1.2	1.2
Amortization of transition obligation	'	'	0.1	0.2	0.2
Curtailment (gain) loss	'	'	0	0	0
Settlement (gain) loss	'	'	0.1	0.1	0.3
Net pension expense	$2.70	$3.20	$12.30	$11.30	$8.40

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Narrati

Employee Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2014	Mar. 29, 2013	Jun. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loss that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income in the next year	$5.20	'	'	$5.20	'	'
Defined benefit pension plan cash contributions	3.3	2.4	'	'	'	'
Unrecognized net gains and losses from all sources, threshold	'	'	'	10.00%	'	'
Discount rate used to determine net postretirement benefit expense	'	'	'	3.70%	3.50%	4.25%
Estimated future benefit payments 2014	'	'	'	17.5	'	'
Estimated future benefit payments 2015	'	'	'	17.6	'	'
Estimated future benefit payments 2016	'	'	'	17.5	'	'
Estimated future benefit payments 2017	'	'	'	18.1	'	'
Estimated future benefit payments 2018	'	'	'	17.8	'	'
Estimated future benefit payments, from 2019 to 2023	'	'	'	97.6	'	'
Settlements	'	'	6.1	'	'	'
Discount rate used to determine accumulated posretirement benefit obligation	'	'	'	2.95%	3.00%	3.50%
Health care-cost trend rate used to determine accumulated postretirement benefit obligation	'	'	'	8.00%	8.00%	8.50%
Health-care cost trend, decrease in 2019 and thereafter	'	'	'	4.50%	4.50%	4.50%
One percentage point increase on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation	'	'	'	0.2	'	'
One percentage point increase on net postretirement benefit expense	'	'	'	0.1	'	'
One percentage point decrease on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation	'	'	'	0.2	'	'
One percentage point decrease on net postretirement benefit expense	'	'	'	0.1	'	'
Net defined contribution plan expense recognized	'	'	'	12	10	9.3
U.S. Plans [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Defined benefit pension plan cash contributions	'	'	'	0.5	0.5	'
Accumulated benefit obligation	'	'	'	169.4	179.4	'
Asset allocation assumption to equity investments	'	'	'	65.00%	'	'
Equity investments, expected real rate of return	'	'	'	8.00%	'	'
Fixed-income investments, expected real rate of return	'	'	'	2.00%	'	'
Long-term rate of inflation	'	'	'	3.00%	'	'
Equity investment, actual asset allocation	'	'	'	54.00%	66.00%	'
Discount rate used to determine net postretirement benefit expense	'	'	'	4.90%	'	'
Discount rate used to determine accumulated posretirement benefit obligation	'	'	'	4.85%	4.10%	'
Non-U.S. Plans [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Defined benefit pension plan cash contributions	'	'	'	10.7	8	'
Accumulated benefit obligation	'	'	'	104.5	136.1	'
Asset allocation assumption to equity investments	'	'	'	57.00%	58.00%	'
Asset allocation assumption to other investments	'	'	'	3.00%	3.00%	'
Actual asset allocation of equity investment	'	'	'	63.00%	'	'
Actual asset allocation of other investments	'	'	'	0.00%	'	'
Discount rate used to determine net postretirement benefit expense	'	'	'	4.40%	'	'
Discount rate used to determine accumulated posretirement benefit obligation	'	'	'	4.36%	4.20%	'
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Estimated future benefit payments 2014	'	'	'	0.7	'	'
Estimated future benefit payments 2015	'	'	'	0.6	'	'
Estimated future benefit payments 2016	'	'	'	0.6	'	'
Estimated future benefit payments 2017	'	'	'	0.6	'	'
Estimated future benefit payments 2018	'	'	'	0.5	'	'
Estimated future benefit payments, from 2019 to 2023	'	'	'	2	'	'
Debt Securities [Member] | U.S. Plans [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Asset allocation assumption to equity investments	'	'	'	35.00%	'	'
Equity investment, actual asset allocation	'	'	'	46.00%	34.00%	'
Debt Securities [Member] | Non-U.S. Plans [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Asset allocation assumption to equity investments	'	'	'	40.00%	40.00%	'
Actual asset allocation of fixed-investments	'	'	'	37.00%	'	'
Two Mutual Funds [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Plan assets concentration	'	'	'	41.00%	31.00%	'
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Estimated future benefit payments 2014	'	'	'	$13.20	'	'

Total_Equity_Narrative_Detail

Total Equity (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified

20-May-13

Mar. 28, 2014

Mar. 29, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Nov. 23, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Nov. 25, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Nov. 24, 2003

Dec. 10, 2013

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Common Stock [Member]

5.75% Series A Preferred Stock

5.75% Series A Preferred Stock

5.75% Series A Preferred Stock

5.75% Series A Preferred Stock

Stock Repurchase Program [Member]

Stock Repurchase Program [Member]

Stock Repurchase Program [Member]

Prior Stock Repurchase Program [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Class of Stock [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Common stock authorized, shares

'

200,000,000

'

200,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Preferred stock authorized, shares

'

25,000,000

'

25,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Authorized amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$125

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Purchase of common shares, value

'

'

'

19.5

1.2

62.5

'

'

'

'

'

'

30.7

19.5

1.2

'

'

'

'

'

'

Purchase of common shares, share

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000,000

597,531

50,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Average cost per share

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$30.73

$32.65

$24.80

'

'

'

'

'

'

Dividends per share declared and paid

$0.18

$0.18

$0

$0.54

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Payments of dividends in total

'

9

'

26.7

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Market value of mutual fund investments, nonvested and subsequently vested stock and restricted stock in the rabbi trust

'

39.9

'

42

38.1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Market value of the assets held by the rabbi trust classified as other non-current assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

22.7

22.2

17.7

22.7

22.2

17.7

Amounts payable to the plan participants classified as other liabilities

'

$24.40

'

$24.20

$19.80

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Preferred stock, shares issued

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,070,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5.75%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Redeemable convertible preferred stock, shares outstanding

'

'

'

0

76,002

'

'

0

0

76,002

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares conversion ratio

'

'

'

'

'

'

5.056

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Percent of matching and retirement contribution of compensation paid

'

'

'

6.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Investments in mutual funds, percent

'

'

'

89.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Investments in General Cable stock fund

'

'

'

11.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total_Equity_Condensed_Consoli

Total Equity (Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity) (Detail) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Mar. 28, 2014

Mar. 29, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 29, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Mar. 28, 2014

Mar. 29, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Mar. 28, 2014

Mar. 29, 2013

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Mar. 28, 2014

Mar. 29, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Mar. 28, 2014

Mar. 29, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Mar. 28, 2014

Mar. 29, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 29, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Common Stock [Member]

Common Stock [Member]

Common Stock [Member]

Common Stock [Member]

Common Stock [Member]

Common Stock [Member]

Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]

Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]

Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]

Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]

Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]

Treasury Stock [Member]

Treasury Stock [Member]

Treasury Stock [Member]

Treasury Stock [Member]

Retained Earnings [Member]

Retained Earnings [Member]

Retained Earnings [Member]

Retained Earnings [Member]

Retained Earnings [Member]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]

Noncontrolling Interest [Member]

Noncontrolling Interest [Member]

Noncontrolling Interest [Member]

Noncontrolling Interest [Member]

Noncontrolling Interest [Member]

Preferred Stock [Member]

Preferred Stock [Member]

Preferred Stock [Member]

Preferred Stock [Member]

Preferred Stock [Member]

Beginning Balance

$1,379.80

$1,448.20

$1,448.20

$1,437.90

$1,552.40

$0.60

$0.60

$0.60

$0.60

$0.60

$0.60

$699.60

$676.70

$676.70

$666.70

$652.80

($155.30)

($137)

($136.50)

($74)

$847.40

$892.20

$892.20

$888.20

$833.70

($112.10)

($104.60)

($104.60)

($97.40)

$12.80

$99.60

$116.50

$116.50

$112.50

$122.70

$0

$3.80

$3.80

$3.80

$3.80

Comprehensive income (loss)

-349.3

-45.3

-24.7

4.6

-60.5

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-315.4

-45.7

-17.8

4.3

54.8

-8.9

-2.1

-7.5

-7.2

-110.2

-25

2.5

0.6

7.5

-5.1

'

'

'

'

'

Stock dividends

-9

-0.1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-9

-0.1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Excess tax benefit from stock based compensation

'

-1

-0.7

[1]

-0.6

[1]

1

[1]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-1

-0.7

-0.6

1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Repurchase of common shares

-30.7

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-30.7

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Dividends paid to non-controlling interest

'

-0.3

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-0.3

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Other - issuance pursuant to restricted stock, stock options and other

2.5

1.9

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.2

1.3

'

'

'

0.3

0.6

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Ending Balance

$993.30

$1,403.40

$1,379.80

$1,448.20

$1,437.90

$0.60

$0.60

$0.60

$0.60

$0.60

$0.60

$701.80

$677

$699.60

$676.70

$666.70

($185.70)

($136.40)

($136.50)

($74)

$523

$846.40

$847.40

$892.20

$888.20

($121)

($106.70)

($112.10)

($104.60)

($97.40)

$74.60

$118.70

$99.60

$116.50

$112.50

$0

$3.80

$3.80

$3.80

$3.80

[1]

Cash inflows (outflows) recognized as financing and operating activities in the Company's consolidated statement of cash flows

Total_Equity_Components_Of_Acc

Total Equity (Components Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 29, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Statement Equity Components [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	($121)	($112.10)	($106.70)	($104.60)
Company Common Shareholders [Member]	'	'	'	'
Statement Equity Components [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-76.9	-67.1	'	-27.9
Change in fair value of pension benefit obligation, net of tax	-51.7	-52.6	'	-84.4
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax	'	0	'	0.1
Company deferred stock held in rabbi trust, net of tax	7.3	7.3	'	7.3
Other	0.3	0.3	'	0.3
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-121	-112.1	'	-104.6
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	'	'	'	'
Statement Equity Components [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-25.5	-24.5	'	-16.8
Change in fair value of pension benefit obligation, net of tax	-2.9	-2.9	'	-3.1
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax	'	0	'	-0.4
Company deferred stock held in rabbi trust, net of tax	0	0	'	0
Other	0	0	'	0
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	($28.40)	($27.40)	'	($20.30)

Total_Equity_Change_in_Accumul

Total Equity (Change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2014	Mar. 29, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	($112.10)	($104.60)	($104.60)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	-9.8	-5	-26.4
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	0.9	2.9	18.9
Net current - period other comprehensive income (loss)	-8.9	-2.1	-7.5
Ending Balance	-121	-106.7	-112.1
Foreign Currency Translation [Member]	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	-67.1	-27.9	-27.9
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	-9.8	-4.2	-39.2
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	0	0	0
Net current - period other comprehensive income (loss)	-9.8	-4.2	-39.2
Ending Balance	-76.9	-32.1	-67.1
Amortization of Defined Pension Items [Member]	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	-52.6	-84.4	-84.4
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	0	0	13.6
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	0.9	2.7	18.2
Net current - period other comprehensive income (loss)	0.9	2.7	31.8
Ending Balance	-51.7	-81.7	-52.6
Change in Fair Value of Derivatives [Member]	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	'	0.1	0.1
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	'	-0.8	-0.8
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	'	0.2	0.7
Net current - period other comprehensive income (loss)	'	-0.6	-0.1
Ending Balance	'	-0.5	0
Deferred Stock Held in Rabbi Trust [Member]	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	7.3	7.3	7.3
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	0	0	0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	0	0	0
Net current - period other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	0
Ending Balance	7.3	7.3	7.3
Other [Member]	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	0.3	0.3	0.3
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	0	0	0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	0	0	0
Net current - period other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	0
Ending Balance	$0.30	$0.30	$0.30

Total_Equity_Reclassifications

Total Equity (Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Detail) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 27, 2013

Jun. 28, 2013

Mar. 29, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 28, 2012

Jun. 29, 2012

Mar. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cost of Sales

$1,298

'

'

'

$1,386.80

'

'

'

'

$5,717.50

$5,434.60

$5,213.90

Net income attributable to Company common shareholders

-315.4

13.8

5.7

8.2

-45.8

-15.7

-22.9

17.7

24.9

-18.1

4

54.5

Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net income attributable to Company common shareholders

0.9

'

'

'

2.9

'

'

'

'

18.9

'

'

Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Change in Fair Value of Derivatives [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cost of Sales

0

'

'

'

0.2

'

'

'

'

0.7

'

'

Net income attributable to Company common shareholders

0

'

'

'

0.2

'

'

'

'

0.7

'

'

Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Amortization of Defined Pension Items [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Prior service cost

0.2

'

'

'

2.3

'

'

'

'

1.7

'

'

Net loss

0.7

'

'

'

0.4

'

'

'

'

16.5

'

'

Net income attributable to Company common shareholders

$0.90

'

'

'

$2.70

'

'

'

'

$18.20

'

'

ShareBased_Compensation_Expens

Share-Based Compensation (Expense Related to Non-vested Stock Awards) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2014		Mar. 29, 2013		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Total pre-tax share-based compensation expense	$4		$2.80		$12.90		$12.50		$11.70
Excess tax benefit (deficiency) on share-based compensation	0	[1]	0.1	[1]	0		-0.6		1
Excess tax benefit (deficiency) on share-based compensation	'		-1		-0.7	[2]	-0.6	[2]	1	[2]
Non-Qualified Stock Option Expense [Member]	'		'		'		'		'
Total pre-tax share-based compensation expense	1.3		1.1		5.5		4.9		4.8
Non-Vested Stock Awards Expense [Member]	'		'		'		'		'
Total pre-tax share-based compensation expense	2.7		1.7		0.2		1.7		2.8
Stock Unit Awards [Member]	'		'		'		'		'
Total pre-tax share-based compensation expense	'		'		5.2		4.5		3.1
Performance-Based Non-Vested Stock Awards Expense [Member]	'		'		'		'		'
Total pre-tax share-based compensation expense	'		'		$2		$1.40		$1
[1]	Cash inflows (outflows) recognized as financing activities in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.
[2]	Cash inflows (outflows) recognized as financing and operating activities in the Company's consolidated statement of cash flows

Redeemable_Noncontrolling_Inte2

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Narrative) (Detail) (ProCables S.A. [Member], Rest Of World [Member])	0 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2012
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'
Percentage of interests acquired	60.00%
Percentage of voting interests to be purchased	40.00%
Term after no-transfer period that shareholders' may exercise	'36 months
Seller [Member]	'
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage	40.00%
Ownership percentage by parent	40.00%

Redeemable_Noncontrolling_Inte3

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Rollforward) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance	$17	$18.60
Net income (loss)	0	'
Foreign currency translation	-0.3	-1.6
Balance	$16.70	$17

Shipping_and_Handling_Costs_De

Shipping and Handling Costs (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2014	Mar. 29, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Shipping And Handling Costs [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Shipping and handling costs associated with storage and handling of finished goods and shipments to customers	$41.10	$37.80	$163.50	$150.40	$137.80

Earnings_Per_Common_Share_Reco

Earnings Per Common Share (Reconciliation Of The Numerator And Denominator Of Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share) (Detail) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 27, 2013

Jun. 28, 2013

Mar. 29, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 28, 2012

Jun. 29, 2012

Mar. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders

($315.40)

$13.80

$5.70

$8.20

($45.80)

($15.70)

($22.90)

$17.70

$24.90

($18.10)

$4

$54.50

Less: Net income allocated to participating securities

0

[1]

'

'

'

0

[1]

'

'

'

'

0.1

[2]

0

[2]

0

[2]

Net income (loss) for basic EPS computations

-315.4

[3]

'

'

'

-45.8

[3]

'

'

'

'

-18.2

[3]

4

[3]

54.5

[3]

Weighted average shares outstanding for basic EPS computation

49.1

[4]

'

'

'

49.7

[4]

'

'

'

'

49.4

[4],[5]

49.7

[4],[5]

51.9

[4],[5]

Earnings (loss) per common share - basic

($6.42)

[6]

$0.28

$0.11

$0.17

($0.92)

[6]

($0.32)

($0.46)

$0.36

$0.50

($0.37)

[5]

$0.08

[5]

$1.05

[5]

Net income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders

-315.4

13.8

5.7

8.2

-45.8

-15.7

-22.9

17.7

24.9

-18.1

4

54.5

Add: Preferred stock dividends on convertible stock

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

0

0.3

0.3

Net income (loss) for diluted EPS computation

($315.40)

[3]

$13.90

$5.80

$8.30

($45.80)

[3]

($15.70)

($22.80)

$17.80

$25

($18.10)

[3]

$4.30

[3]

$54.80

[3]

Weighted average shares outstanding including nonvested shares

49.1

[4]

'

'

'

49.7

[4]

'

'

'

'

49.4

[4],[5]

49.7

[4],[5]

51.9

[4],[5]

Dilutive effect of convertible bonds

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0.6

Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock units

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

1

0.8

Dilutive effect of assumed conversion of preferred stock

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0.4

0.4

Weighted average shares outstanding for diluted EPS computation

49.1

[4]

'

'

'

49.7

[4]

'

'

'

'

49.4

[4]

51.1

[4]

53.7

[4]

Earnings (loss) per common share - assuming dilution

($6.42)

$0.27

$0.11

$0.16

($0.92)

($0.32)

($0.46)

$0.35

$0.49

($0.37)

$0.08

$1.02

[1]

Outstanding unvested share-based payment awards that contain rights to non-forfeitable dividends are considered participating securities in undistributed earnings in the calculation above; however, the effect rounded to $0.0 million in the three months ended March 28, 2014 and March 29, 2013.

[2]

Outstanding unvested share-based payment awards that contain rights to non-forfeitable dividends are considered participating securities in undistributed earnings in the calculation above.

[3]

Numerator

[4]

Denominator

[5]

Under the two class method, Earnings per share - basic reflects undistributed earnings per share for both common stock and unvested share-based payment awards (restricted stock).

[6]

Under the two-class method, earnings (loss) per share - basic reflects undistributed earnings per share for both common stock and unvested share-based payment awards (restricted stock).

Earnings_Loss_Per_Common_Share2

Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended				3 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 28, 2014	Dec. 10, 2013
				Subordinated Convertible Notes Due 2029 [Member]	North America [Member]	Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
					Subordinated Convertible Notes Due 2029 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Authorized amount	'	'	'	'	'	$125
Weighted average conversion price per share	'	'	'	$36.75	$36.75	'
Stock options and restricted stock units excluded from the earnings per common share	288	553	506	'	'	'

Earnings_Per_Common_Share_Impa

Earnings Per Common Share (Impact Of Company's Stock Price On Assuming Dilution Calculation For The Subordinated Convertible Notes) (Detail) (Subordinated Convertible Notes Due 2029 [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Share Price	'		$36.75
$36.75 [Member]	'		'
Share Price	$36.75		$36.75
Incremental common shares attributable to contingently issuable shares	0		0
$36.75 [Member] | Total Treasury Method Incremental Shares [Member]	'		'
Incremental common shares attributable to contingently issuable shares	0	[1]	0	[2]
$38.75 [Member]	'		'
Share Price	$38.75		$38.75
Incremental common shares attributable to contingently issuable shares	603,152		603,152
$38.75 [Member] | Total Treasury Method Incremental Shares [Member]	'		'
Incremental common shares attributable to contingently issuable shares	603,152	[1]	603,152	[2]
$40.75 [Member]	'		'
Share Price	$40.75		$40.75
Incremental common shares attributable to contingently issuable shares	1,147,099		1,147,099
$40.75 [Member] | Total Treasury Method Incremental Shares [Member]	'		'
Incremental common shares attributable to contingently issuable shares	1,147,099	[1]	1,147,099	[2]
$42.75 [Member]	'		'
Share Price	$42.75		$42.75
Incremental common shares attributable to contingently issuable shares	1,640,151		1,640,151
$42.75 [Member] | Total Treasury Method Incremental Shares [Member]	'		'
Incremental common shares attributable to contingently issuable shares	1,640,151	[1]	1,640,151	[2]
$44.75 [Member]	'		'
Share Price	$44.75		$44.75
Incremental common shares attributable to contingently issuable shares	2,089,131		2,089,131
$44.75 [Member] | Total Treasury Method Incremental Shares [Member]	'		'
Incremental common shares attributable to contingently issuable shares	2,089,131	[1]	2,089,131	[2]
[1]	Represents the number of incremental shares that must be included in the calculation of fully diluted shares under GAAP.
[2]	Represents the number of incremental shares that must be included in the calculation of fully diluted shares under U.S. GAAP.

Segment_Information_Detail

Segment Information (Detail) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 27, 2013

Jun. 28, 2013

Mar. 29, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 28, 2012

Jun. 29, 2012

Mar. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Segment

Segment

Number of operating segments

3

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3

'

'

Net sales

$1,430.10

$1,661.30

$1,557.10

$1,659.10

$1,543.70

$1,622.20

$1,512.60

$1,475.20

$1,449.50

$6,421.20

$6,059.50

$5,808.20

Operating income (loss)

-237.1

'

'

'

32.8

'

'

'

'

211.7

199.4

214.6

Assets

4,308.50

4,578.90

'

'

'

4,932.60

'

'

'

4,578.90

4,932.60

'

Capital expenditures

27

'

'

'

26.7

'

'

'

'

89.1

108.6

121.5

Depreciation expense

29

'

'

'

29.6

'

'

'

'

118.6

102.5

97.6

Long-lived assets

'

1,572.40

'

'

'

1,682.10

'

'

'

1,572.40

1,682.10

'

North America [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues from transactions with other operating segments of same entity

9.3

'

'

'

4.3

'

'

'

'

20.6

27.1

28.8

Net sales

594.7

'

'

'

705

'

'

'

'

2,751.60

2,340.20

2,120.20

Operating income (loss)

32.3

'

'

'

37.7

'

'

'

'

129.8

126.1

121.8

Assets

1,367.40

1,342

'

'

'

1,483.40

'

'

'

1,342

1,483.40

'

Capital expenditures

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

33.5

25.3

22.2

Depreciation expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

40.3

30

27.2

Europe And Mediterranean [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues from transactions with other operating segments of same entity

13.6

'

'

'

4.1

'

'

'

'

33.3

22.1

24.8

Net sales

368.3

'

'

'

374.6

'

'

'

'

1,629.60

1,684.20

1,737.90

Operating income (loss)

-9.1

'

'

'

-16.2

'

'

'

'

-0.3

-13

30.3

Assets

1,238.40

1,232.80

'

'

'

1,329.60

'

'

'

1,232.80

1,329.60

'

Capital expenditures

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

18.4

35.3

41.1

Depreciation expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

40.3

38

38.3

Rest Of World [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues from transactions with other operating segments of same entity

7.1

'

'

'

18.3

'

'

'

'

68.6

95.5

38.1

Net sales

467.1

'

'

'

464.1

'

'

'

'

2,040

2,035.10

1,950.10

Operating income (loss)

-260.3

'

'

'

11.3

'

'

'

'

82.2

86.3

62.5

Assets

1,702.70

2,004.10

'

'

'

2,119.60

'

'

'

2,004.10

2,119.60

'

Capital expenditures

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

37.2

48

58.2

Depreciation expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

38

34.5

32.1

Electric Utility [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,148.50

2,004.80

1,792.80

Electrical Infrastructure [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,674.20

1,611.50

1,708.30

Construction [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,568.90

1,519

1,395.30

Communications [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

713

651.2

655.3

Rod Mill Products [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

316.6

273

256.5

UNITED STATES [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,919.80

1,859.50

1,712.20

Long-lived assets

'

331.7

'

'

'

337.9

'

'

'

331.7

337.9

'

CANADA [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

708

441.3

379.8

Long-lived assets

'

49.3

'

'

'

45.6

'

'

'

49.3

45.6

'

FRANCE [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

469.4

494.9

506

Long-lived assets

'

72.6

'

'

'

78.3

'

'

'

72.6

78.3

'

BRAZIL [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

421.3

477.6

420.4

Long-lived assets

'

105

'

'

'

121.3

'

'

'

105

121.3

'

SPAIN [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

280.7

319

400.1

Long-lived assets

'

166

'

'

'

169.8

'

'

'

166

169.8

'

Others [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,622

2,467.20

2,389.70

Long-lived assets

'

$847.80

'

'

'

$929.20

'

'

'

$847.80

$929.20

'

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Detail)

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

16 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

243 Months Ended

Dec. 19, 2012

Mar. 28, 2014

Mar. 29, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2009

Dec. 31, 2009

Apr. 02, 2014

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Mar. 28, 2014

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Parent Company [Member]

Parent Company [Member]

Brazilian State Claimant [Member]

Brazilian State Claimant [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Monetary Damages [Member]

Monetary Damages [Member]

Allege Only Damages [Member]

Allege Only Damages [Member]

Asbestos Issue [Member]

Asbestos Issue [Member]

Asbestos Issue [Member]

Asbestos Issue [Member]

Asbestos Issue [Member]

Case

Case

Case

Case

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Minimum [Member]

Silec [Member]

Case

Case

USD ($)

USD ($)

Case

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Case

Defendant

Defendant

Case

Case

USD ($)

EUR (€)

Case

Case

Case

Case

Case

Loss Contingencies [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Environmental-related accrued liabilities

'

$2,800,000

'

$3,100,000

$1,900,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Non-maritime cases against company

'

29,048

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

New claims filed, number

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

33

133

113

115

'

Cases proceed to verdict, period

'

'20 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Claims settled and dismissed, number

'

'

'

65

66

61

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

104

21,933

'

'

22,037

Number of defended cases

'

29,048

'

29,133

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of cases proceed to verdict

'

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of cases

'

'

'

29,133

'

'

1

1

'

'

'

359

361

217

219

'

'

'

'

'

Amount per plaintiff

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

356,000

358,000

'

'

'

'

'

Punitive damages, value

'

320,000,000

'

319,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Pending cases, number

'

141

'

141

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Damages sought, value

'

438,000,000

'

438,000,000

'

'

10,000,000

10,000,000

'

'

1,900,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of defendants

'

50

'

50

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accrual related to maritime and non-maritime cases, gross amount

'

5,200,000

'

5,200,000

5,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Insurance recoveries related to lawsuits

'

500,000

'

500,000

500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accrual related to maritime and non-maritime cases, net amount

'

4,700,000

'

4,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Aggregate settlement costs

'

9,100,000

8,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Settlement costs

'

100,000

100,000

8,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

300,000

600,000

900,000

'

Aggregate litigation expense, amount

'

23,400,000

21,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Legal fees

'

400,000

300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Principal amount claimed

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8,000,000

8,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Penalties expense

200,000

35,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Loss contingency amount

'

2,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Global insurance policy, coverage limits

'

15,000,000

'

15,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Minimum rental payments required under non-cancelable lease agreement for year 1

'

38,900,000

'

40,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Minimum rental payments required under non-cancelable lease agreement for year 2

'

36,700,000

'

35,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Minimum rental payments required under non-cancelable lease agreement for year 3

'

31,500,000

'

31,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Minimum rental payments required under non-cancelable lease agreement for year 4

'

21,400,000

'

21,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Minimum rental payments required under non-cancelable lease agreement for year 5

'

7,500,000

'

8,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Minimum rental payments required under non-cancelable lease agreement thereafter

'

11,000,000

'

13,900,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Letters of credit

'

85,300,000

'

150,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Performance bonds

'

181,800,000

'

249,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Other guarantees

'

323,800,000

'

380,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accrual related to maritime and non-maritime cases, net amount

'

'

'

4,700,000

4,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Costs of administering and litigating claims

'

'

'

24,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,700,000

1,700,000

2,200,000

'

Fines claimed amount

22,900,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Rent expense

'

'

'

$47,000,000

$29,800,000

$20,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Unconsolidated_Affiliated_Comp1

Unconsolidated Affiliated Companies (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2014	Mar. 29, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Equity in net earnings of affiliated companies	$0.20	$0.20	$1.70	$1.70	$2.90
Unconsolidated affiliated companies	$18.80	'	$19	$18.90	'
PDTL Trading Company Ltd. [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Ownership percentage in affiliated companies, less than	49.00%	'	49.00%	'	'
Colada Continua Chilean, S.A. [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Ownership percentage in affiliated companies, less than	41.00%	'	41.00%	'	'
Minuet Realty Corp. [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Ownership percentage in affiliated companies, less than	40.00%	'	40.00%	'	'
Nostag GmbH & Co. KG [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Ownership percentage in affiliated companies, less than	33.00%	'	33.00%	'	'
Pakistan Cables Limited [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Ownership percentage in affiliated companies, less than	24.60%	'	24.60%	'	'
Keystone Electric Wire & Cable Co., Ltd. [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Ownership percentage in affiliated companies, less than	20.00%	'	20.00%	'	'
Thai Copper Rod Company Ltd. [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Ownership percentage in affiliated companies, less than	18.00%	'	18.00%	'	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Ownership threshold, investment as equity method	50.00%	'	50.00%	'	'

Fair_Value_Disclosure_Financia

Fair Value Disclosure (Financial Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis) (Detail) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Mar. 28, 2014

Mar. 29, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 27, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Rest Of World [Member]

Rest Of World [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Mexico [Member]

Mexico [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

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Derivative assets

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$3

$7.20

$7.10

$0

$0

$0

$3

$7.20

$7.10

$0

$0

$0

Equity securities

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22.7

22.2

17.7

22.7

22.2

17.7

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total assets

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25.7

29.4

24.8

22.7

22.2

17.7

3

7.2

7.1

0

0

0

Derivative liabilities

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16.4

9.3

10.1

0

0

0

16.4

9.3

10.1

0

0

0

Total liabilities

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16.4

9.3

10.1

0

0

0

16.4

9.3

10.1

0

0

0

Restructuring charges

2.6

3.1

6.7

7.5

14

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Property, Plant, and Equipment, Fair Value Disclosure

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$12.70

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Venezuelan_Operations_Detail

Venezuelan Operations (Detail) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Mar. 28, 2014

Mar. 29, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Feb. 13, 2013

Feb. 12, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Mar. 28, 2014

Mar. 29, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 28, 2014

Mar. 28, 2014

Mar. 28, 2014

Mar. 28, 2014

Mar. 28, 2014

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 28, 2014

Mar. 29, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 28, 2014

Mar. 29, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

VENEZUELA [Member]

VENEZUELA [Member]

VENEZUELA [Member]

VENEZUELA [Member]

VENEZUELA [Member]

SICAD 1 Rate [Member]

SICAD 1 Rate [Member]

SICAD 2 Rate [Member]

Cash [Member]

Cash [Member]

Accounts Receivable [Member]

Accounts Receivable [Member]

Accounts Payable [Member]

Accounts Payable [Member]

U.S. Dollar Denominated Monetary Items [Member]

U.S. Dollar Denominated Monetary Items [Member]

U.S. Dollar Denominated Monetary Items [Member]

BsF Denominated Monetary Items [Member]

BsF Denominated Monetary Items [Member]

BsF Denominated Monetary Items [Member]

Rate of 6.30 BsF per U.S. Dollar [Member]

Rate of 4.30 BsF per U.S. Dollar [Member]

VENEZUELA [Member]

VENEZUELA [Member]

VENEZUELA [Member]

VENEZUELA [Member]

VENEZUELA [Member]

VENEZUELA [Member]

VENEZUELA [Member]

VENEZUELA [Member]

VENEZUELA [Member]

VENEZUELA [Member]

VENEZUELA [Member]

VENEZUELA [Member]

VENEZUELA [Member]

Schedule of International Operations [Line Items]

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Foreign currency exchange rate, translation

6.3

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6.3

6.3

4.3

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10.8

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50

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Loss due to currency devaluation

$83.10

$40.90

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$40.90

$40.90

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$83.10

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Maximum percent of profit margin that may be allowed due to price controls

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30.00%

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Assets

4,308.50

'

4,578.90

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4,932.60

222.4

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367.3

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113.9

194

30

39.6

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151.9

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238.3

Liabilities

3,298.50

'

3,182.10

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3,465.80

78.5

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102.7

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35.7

65.1

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Percent of revenue

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3.00%

3.00%

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0.00%

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100.00%

100.00%

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Percent of operating income (loss)

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19.00%

18.00%

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Percent of cost of goods sold

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46.00%

59.00%

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54.00%

41.00%

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Intercompany payables and accounts payable settled

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3

7.1

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Payment of copper imports, approved amount

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2.2

0.8

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Pending liabilities

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42.8

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37.6

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Pending liabilities, less than 90 days

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20.8

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Pending liabilities, grater than 90 days

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22

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Pending liabilities, less than 30 days

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22.4

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Pending liabilities, less than 180 days

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15.1

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Pending liabilities, grater than 180 days

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$0.10

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Supplemental_Guarantor_Condens

Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Financial Information (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 25, 2012

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Mar. 21, 2007

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

5.75% Senior Notes due 2022 [Member]

Parent Company [Member]

Parent Company [Member]

Parent Company [Member]

Parent Company [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

Senior Floating Rate Notes Due 2015 [Member]

5.75% Senior Notes due 2022 [Member]

5.75% Senior Notes due 2022 [Member]

5.75% Senior Notes due 2022 [Member]

5.75% Senior Notes due 2022 [Member]

Senior Floating Rate Notes Due 2015 [Member]

Senior Floating Rate Notes Due 2015 [Member]

Senior Floating Rate Notes Due 2015 [Member]

Senior Floating Rate Notes Due 2015 [Member]

Parent Company [Member]

Parent Company [Member]

5.75% Senior Notes due 2022 [Member]

Senior Floating Notes Due In 2015

Debt principal amount

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$600,000,000

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$125,000,000

$600,000,000

$125,000,000

Interest rate

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5.75%

5.75%

5.75%

5.75%

2.60%

[1]

2.60%

[1]

2.70%

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Interest rate on senior convertible notes

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5.75%

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Debt maturity date

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'2015

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'2022

'2015

Cash dividend paid

$26,700,000

'

$0

$0

$0

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[1]

The Company may, at its option, redeem the Senior Floating Rate Notes on or after the following dates and percentages (plus accrued and unpaid interest due)

Supplemental_Guarantor_Condens1

Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Financial Information (Condensed Statements Of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Detail) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 27, 2013

Jun. 28, 2013

Mar. 29, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 28, 2012

Jun. 29, 2012

Mar. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Schedule of Statements Of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]

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Net sales

$1,430.10

$1,661.30

$1,557.10

$1,659.10

$1,543.70

$1,622.20

$1,512.60

$1,475.20

$1,449.50

$6,421.20

$6,059.50

$5,808.20

Cost of Sales

1,298

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'

1,386.80

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5,717.50

5,434.60

5,213.90

Gross profit

132.1

193.8

160.2

192.8

156.9

136.7

165.4

173.7

149.1

703.7

624.9

594.3

Selling, general and administrative expenses

120.7

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124.1

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492

425.5

379.7

Goodwill impairment charge

155.1

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0

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Indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charge

93.4

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0

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'

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Operating income (loss)

-237.1

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32.8

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211.7

199.4

214.6

Other income (expense)

-97.7

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-52.7

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-66.7

-2.9

-31.7

Interest expense

-27.4

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-29.5

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-124.9

-106.8

-99.2

Interest income

1.2

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1.5

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6.9

6.5

7.7

Loss on extinguishment of debt

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0

-9.3

0

Interest income (expense), total

-26.2

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-28

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'

-118

-109.6

-91.5

Income (loss) before income taxes

-361

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-47.9

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27

86.9

91.4

Income tax (provision) benefit

21.4

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3.8

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-38.8

-78.6

-38.6

Equity in net earnings of affiliated companies and subsidiaries

0.2

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0.2

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1.7

1.7

2.9

Net income (loss) including non-controlling interest

-339.4

'

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'

-43.9

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'

'

-10.1

10

55.7

Less: preferred stock dividends

0

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0.1

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0.3

0.3

0.3

Less: net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

-24

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'

1.8

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'

'

7.7

5.7

0.9

Net income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders

-315.4

13.8

5.7

8.2

-45.8

-15.7

-22.9

17.7

24.9

-18.1

4

54.5

Comprehensive income (loss):

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'

'

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'

'

'

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'

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Net income (loss)

-339.4

'

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-43.9

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-10.1

10

55.7

Currency translation gain (loss)

-10.8

'

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-3.6

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'

'

-46.9

9.9

-60.6

Defined benefit plan adjustments, net of tax

0.9

'

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2.7

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32

-21.3

-18

Change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax

0

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-0.5

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0.3

6

-37.6

Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

-349.3

'

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'

-45.3

'

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'

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-24.7

4.6

-60.5

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest, net of tax

-25

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'

2.5

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'

'

0.6

7.5

-5.1

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders interest, net of tax

-324.3

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-47.8

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-25.3

-2.9

-55.4

Customers [Member]

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Schedule of Statements Of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]

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Net sales

1,430.10

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1,543.70

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6,421.20

6,059.50

5,808.20

Intercompany [Member]

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Schedule of Statements Of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]

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Net sales

0

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0

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0

0

0

Parent Company [Member]

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Schedule of Statements Of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]

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Net sales

17.7

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13.8

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56

54.4

55.9

Cost of Sales

0

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0

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0

0

0

Gross profit

17.7

'

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13.8

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56

54.4

55.9

Selling, general and administrative expenses

14.8

'

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10.9

'

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'

43.4

41.5

44.6

Goodwill impairment charge

0

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charge

0

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Operating income (loss)

2.9

'

'

'

2.9

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'

'

'

12.6

12.9

11.3

Other income (expense)

0

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0

'

'

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'

0

0

-0.1

Interest expense

-15

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'

'

-20.9

'

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'

-86.9

-70.6

-63

Interest income

14.1

'

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25.9

'

'

'

'

105.1

91.6

88.6

Loss on extinguishment of debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-9.3

'

Interest income (expense), total

-0.9

'

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'

5

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'

'

18.2

11.7

25.6

Income (loss) before income taxes

2

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7.9

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'

30.8

24.6

36.8

Income tax (provision) benefit

-0.3

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-3

'

'

'

'

-11.5

-10.9

-15.8

Equity in net earnings of affiliated companies and subsidiaries

-317.1

'

'

'

-50.6

'

'

'

'

-37.1

-9.4

33.8

Net income (loss) including non-controlling interest

-315.4

'

'

'

-45.7

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'

'

-17.8

4.3

54.8

Less: preferred stock dividends

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0.1

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0.3

0.3

0.3

Less: net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

0

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0

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Net income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders

-315.4

'

'

'

-45.8

'

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'

'

-18.1

4

54.5

Comprehensive income (loss):

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net income (loss)

-315.4

'

'

'

-45.7

'

'

'

'

-17.8

4.3

54.8

Currency translation gain (loss)

-9.8

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-4.2

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'

'

'

-39.2

8.4

-57.1

Defined benefit plan adjustments, net of tax

0.9

'

'

'

2.7

'

'

'

'

31.8

-21.4

-15.6

Change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax

'

'

'

'

-0.6

'

'

'

'

-0.1

5.8

-37.5

Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

-324.3

'

'

'

-47.8

'

'

'

'

-25.3

-2.9

-55.4

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest, net of tax

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders interest, net of tax

-324.3

'

'

'

-47.8

'

'

'

'

-25.3

-2.9

-55.4

Parent Company [Member] | Customers [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Schedule of Statements Of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Parent Company [Member] | Intercompany [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Schedule of Statements Of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

17.7

'

'

'

13.8

'

'

'

'

56

54.4

55.9

Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Schedule of Statements Of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

557.3

'

'

'

652.4

'

'

'

'

2,525

2,166.10

1,973.40

Cost of Sales

486.2

'

'

'

574.4

'

'

'

'

2,244.50

1,903.60

1,742.50

Gross profit

71.1

'

'

'

78

'

'

'

'

280.5

262.5

230.9

Selling, general and administrative expenses

41.5

'

'

'

49.7

'

'

'

'

188.7

150.6

130.7

Goodwill impairment charge

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charge

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Operating income (loss)

29.6

'

'

'

28.3

'

'

'

'

91.8

111.9

100.2

Other income (expense)

-2.9

'

'

'

-1.3

'

'

'

'

-6.2

0

-0.2

Interest expense

-16.7

'

'

'

-26.9

'

'

'

'

-110.7

-96.1

-91.6

Interest income

3.7

'

'

'

3.5

'

'

'

'

15.2

15.5

15

Loss on extinguishment of debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

Interest income (expense), total

-13

'

'

'

-23.4

'

'

'

'

-95.5

-80.6

-76.6

Income (loss) before income taxes

13.7

'

'

'

3.6

'

'

'

'

-9.9

31.3

23.4

Income tax (provision) benefit

-0.9

'

'

'

-2

'

'

'

'

13.8

-11

2.6

Equity in net earnings of affiliated companies and subsidiaries

-329.9

'

'

'

-52.2

'

'

'

'

-41

-29.7

7.8

Net income (loss) including non-controlling interest

-317.1

'

'

'

-50.6

'

'

'

'

-37.1

-9.4

33.8

Less: preferred stock dividends

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Less: net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Net income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders

-317.1

'

'

'

-50.6

'

'

'

'

-37.1

-9.4

33.8

Comprehensive income (loss):

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net income (loss)

-317.1

'

'

'

-50.6

'

'

'

'

-37.1

-9.4

33.8

Currency translation gain (loss)

-9.8

'

'

'

-4.2

'

'

'

'

-39.2

7.6

-56.6

Defined benefit plan adjustments, net of tax

0.9

'

'

'

2.7

'

'

'

'

31.8

-21.4

-15.6

Change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax

'

'

'

'

-0.6

'

'

'

'

-0.1

5.8

-37.5

Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

-326

'

'

'

-52.7

'

'

'

'

-44.6

-17.4

-75.9

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest, net of tax

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders interest, net of tax

-326

'

'

'

-52.7

'

'

'

'

-44.6

-17.4

-75.9

Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Customers [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Schedule of Statements Of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

475.7

'

'

'

610.2

'

'

'

'

2,233

2,015.80

1,857

Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Intercompany [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Schedule of Statements Of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

81.6

'

'

'

42.2

'

'

'

'

292

150.3

116.4

Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Schedule of Statements Of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

1,007.60

'

'

'

1,036.90

'

'

'

'

4,469.60

4,364.30

4,156.10

Cost of Sales

946.6

'

'

'

958

'

'

'

'

4,046.40

4,001.90

3,792.70

Gross profit

61

'

'

'

78.9

'

'

'

'

423.2

362.4

363.4

Selling, general and administrative expenses

82.1

'

'

'

77.3

'

'

'

'

315.9

287.8

260.3

Goodwill impairment charge

155.1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charge

93.4

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Operating income (loss)

-269.6

'

'

'

1.6

'

'

'

'

107.3

74.6

103.1

Other income (expense)

-94.8

'

'

'

-51.4

'

'

'

'

-60.5

-2.9

-31.4

Interest expense

-13.5

'

'

'

-11.3

'

'

'

'

-48.1

-48

-48.9

Interest income

1.2

'

'

'

1.7

'

'

'

'

7.4

7.3

8.4

Loss on extinguishment of debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

Interest income (expense), total

-12.3

'

'

'

-9.6

'

'

'

'

-40.7

-40.7

-40.5

Income (loss) before income taxes

-376.7

'

'

'

-59.4

'

'

'

'

6.1

31

31.2

Income tax (provision) benefit

22.6

'

'

'

8.8

'

'

'

'

-41.1

-56.7

-25.4

Equity in net earnings of affiliated companies and subsidiaries

0.1

'

'

'

0.1

'

'

'

'

0.8

1.2

2.6

Net income (loss) including non-controlling interest

-354

'

'

'

-50.5

'

'

'

'

-34.2

-24.5

8.4

Less: preferred stock dividends

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Less: net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

-24

'

'

'

1.8

'

'

'

'

7.7

5.7

0.9

Net income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders

-330

'

'

'

-52.3

'

'

'

'

-41.9

-30.2

7.5

Comprehensive income (loss):

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net income (loss)

-354

'

'

'

-50.5

'

'

'

'

-34.2

-24.5

8.4

Currency translation gain (loss)

-8.1

'

'

'

5.7

'

'

'

'

-55.8

5.1

-51.8

Defined benefit plan adjustments, net of tax

0.2

'

'

'

0.3

'

'

'

'

12.3

-20

-3

Change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

0.3

2.8

-33.8

Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

-361.9

'

'

'

-44.5

'

'

'

'

-77.4

-36.6

-80.2

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest, net of tax

-25

'

'

'

2.5

'

'

'

'

0.6

7.5

-5.1

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders interest, net of tax

-336.9

'

'

'

-47

'

'

'

'

-78

-44.1

-75.1

Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Customers [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Schedule of Statements Of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

954.4

'

'

'

933.5

'

'

'

'

4,188.20

4,043.70

3,951.20

Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Intercompany [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Schedule of Statements Of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

53.2

'

'

'

103.4

'

'

'

'

281.4

320.6

204.9

Eliminations [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Schedule of Statements Of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

-152.5

'

'

'

-159.4

'

'

'

'

-629.4

-525.3

-377.2

Cost of Sales

-134.8

'

'

'

-145.6

'

'

'

'

-573.4

-470.9

-321.3

Gross profit

-17.7

'

'

'

-13.8

'

'

'

'

-56

-54.4

-55.9

Selling, general and administrative expenses

-17.7

'

'

'

-13.8

'

'

'

'

-56

-54.4

-55.9

Goodwill impairment charge

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charge

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Operating income (loss)

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Other income (expense)

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Interest expense

17.8

'

'

'

29.6

'

'

'

'

120.8

107.9

104.3

Interest income

-17.8

'

'

'

-29.6

'

'

'

'

-120.8

-107.9

-104.3

Loss on extinguishment of debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

Interest income (expense), total

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Income (loss) before income taxes

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Income tax (provision) benefit

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Equity in net earnings of affiliated companies and subsidiaries

647.1

'

'

'

102.9

'

'

'

'

79

39.6

-41.3

Net income (loss) including non-controlling interest

647.1

'

'

'

102.9

'

'

'

'

79

39.6

-41.3

Less: preferred stock dividends

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Less: net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Net income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders

647.1

'

'

'

102.9

'

'

'

'

79

39.6

-41.3

Comprehensive income (loss):

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net income (loss)

647.1

'

'

'

102.9

'

'

'

'

79

39.6

-41.3

Currency translation gain (loss)

16.9

'

'

'

-0.9

'

'

'

'

87.3

-11.2

104.9

Defined benefit plan adjustments, net of tax

-1.1

'

'

'

-3

'

'

'

'

-43.9

41.5

16.2

Change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax

'

'

'

'

0.7

'

'

'

'

0.2

-8.4

71.2

Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

662.9

'

'

'

99.7

'

'

'

'

122.6

61.5

151

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest, net of tax

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders interest, net of tax

662.9

'

'

'

99.7

'

'

'

'

122.6

61.5

151

Eliminations [Member] | Customers [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Schedule of Statements Of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Eliminations [Member] | Intercompany [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Schedule of Statements Of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

($152.50)

'

'

'

($159.40)

'

'

'

'

($629.40)

($525.30)

($377.20)

Supplemental_Guarantor_Condens2

Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Financial Information (Condensed Balance Sheets) (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 29, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Schedule Of Financial Position [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$315.80	$418.80	$484.40	$622.30	$434.10	$458.70
Receivables, net of allowances	1,200.30	1,171.70	'	1,182.10	'	'
Inventories, net	1,328.30	1,239.60	'	1,273.60	'	'
Deferred income taxes	49.9	50.2	'	39.5	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	118.2	126.2	'	133	'	'
Total current assets	3,012.50	3,006.50	'	3,250.50	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	1,076.10	1,092	'	1,193.90	'	'
Deferred income taxes	15.8	15.8	'	12.8	'	'
Intercompany accounts	0	0	'	0	'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	0	0	'	0	'	'
Goodwill	27.2	184.6	'	187.6	171.4	'
Intangible assets, net	84.5	182.9	'	202.9	'	'
Unconsolidated affiliated companies	18.8	19	'	18.9	'	'
Other non-current assets	73.6	78.1	'	66	'	'
Total assets	4,308.50	4,578.90	'	4,932.60	'	'
Accounts payable	975.1	870.6	'	1,003	'	'
Accrued liabilities	402.6	434.9	'	496.1	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	285.6	250.3	'	511.2	'	'
Total current liabilities	1,663.30	1,555.80	'	2,010.30	'	'
Long-term debt	1,182.40	1,136.60	'	938.9	'	'
Deferred income taxes	215.6	233.8	'	223.9	'	'
Intercompany accounts	0	0	'	0	'	'
Other liabilities	237.2	255.9	'	292.7	'	'
Total liabilities	3,298.50	3,182.10	'	3,465.80	'	'
Redeemable non-controlling interest	16.7	17	'	18.6	'	'
Total Company shareholders' equity	918.7	1,280.20	'	1,331.70	'	'
Non-controlling interest	74.6	99.6	'	116.5	'	'
Total liabilities and equity	4,308.50	4,578.90	'	4,932.60	'	'
Parent Company [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Schedule Of Financial Position [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0.2	57.3	65.3	0.1	29
Receivables, net of allowances	0	0	'	0	'	'
Inventories, net	0	0	'	0	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	0	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	1.9	1.9	'	2.3	'	'
Total current assets	1.9	2.1	'	67.6	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	0.6	0.6	'	0.4	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	0	'	'
Intercompany accounts	1,284.60	1,305.50	'	1,566.70	1,210.40	1,169.70
Investment in subsidiaries	724.4	1,050.40	'	1,086.90	'	'
Goodwill	0	0	'	0	'	'
Intangible assets, net	0	0	'	0	'	'
Unconsolidated affiliated companies	0	0	'	0	'	'
Other non-current assets	13.3	13.7	'	15.3	'	'
Total assets	2,024.80	2,372.30	'	2,736.90	'	'
Accounts payable	0	0	'	0	'	'
Accrued liabilities	27.1	13.8	'	12.1	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	0	0	'	334.6	'	'
Total current liabilities	27.1	13.8	'	346.7	'	'
Long-term debt	902.4	902	'	900.5	'	'
Deferred income taxes	175.4	175.2	'	156.9	'	'
Intercompany accounts	0	0	'	0	'	'
Other liabilities	1.2	1.1	'	1.1	'	'
Total liabilities	1,106.10	1,092.10	'	1,405.20	'	'
Redeemable non-controlling interest	0	0	'	0	'	'
Total Company shareholders' equity	918.7	1,280.20	'	1,331.70	'	'
Non-controlling interest	0	0	'	0	'	'
Total liabilities and equity	2,024.80	2,372.30	'	2,736.90	'	'
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Schedule Of Financial Position [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	2	2.2	23.5	44.2	8.5	2.9
Receivables, net of allowances	262.9	258.5	'	277.6	'	'
Inventories, net	492.6	438	'	460	'	'
Deferred income taxes	23.1	23.3	'	24.4	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	29.2	32.7	'	20.9	'	'
Total current assets	809.8	754.7	'	827.1	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	226.4	231.9	'	238.2	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	0	'	'
Intercompany accounts	519.5	507.7	'	491	'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	1,008.40	1,332.30	'	1,367.40	'	'
Goodwill	13.8	13.7	'	15	'	'
Intangible assets, net	15.1	15.5	'	17.7	'	'
Unconsolidated affiliated companies	7.9	8	'	7.3	'	'
Other non-current assets	33.6	33.8	'	26.4	'	'
Total assets	2,634.50	2,897.60	'	2,990.10	'	'
Accounts payable	170.9	118.5	'	103.8	'	'
Accrued liabilities	85.6	103.9	'	109.1	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	0	0	'	0	'	'
Total current liabilities	256.5	222.4	'	212.9	'	'
Long-term debt	264.4	225	'	0	'	'
Deferred income taxes	-18	-19.4	'	-18.2	'	'
Intercompany accounts	1,327.40	1,339.70	'	1,606.90	'	'
Other liabilities	79.8	79.5	'	101.6	'	'
Total liabilities	1,910.10	1,847.20	'	1,903.20	'	'
Redeemable non-controlling interest	0	0	'	0	'	'
Total Company shareholders' equity	724.4	1,050.40	'	1,086.90	'	'
Non-controlling interest	0	0	'	0	'	'
Total liabilities and equity	2,634.50	2,897.60	'	2,990.10	'	'
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Schedule Of Financial Position [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	313.8	416.4	403.6	512.8	425.5	426.8
Receivables, net of allowances	937.4	913.2	'	904.5	'	'
Inventories, net	835.7	801.6	'	813.6	'	'
Deferred income taxes	26.8	26.9	'	15.1	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	87.1	91.6	'	109.8	'	'
Total current assets	2,200.80	2,249.70	'	2,355.80	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	849.1	859.5	'	955.3	'	'
Deferred income taxes	15.8	15.8	'	12.8	'	'
Intercompany accounts	44.8	35.8	'	40.2	'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	0	0	'	0	'	'
Goodwill	13.4	170.9	'	172.6	'	'
Intangible assets, net	69.4	167.4	'	185.2	'	'
Unconsolidated affiliated companies	10.9	11	'	11.6	'	'
Other non-current assets	26.7	30.6	'	24.3	'	'
Total assets	3,230.90	3,540.70	'	3,757.80	'	'
Accounts payable	804.2	752.1	'	899.2	'	'
Accrued liabilities	289.9	317.2	'	374.9	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	285.6	250.3	'	176.6	'	'
Total current liabilities	1,379.70	1,319.60	'	1,450.70	'	'
Long-term debt	15.6	9.6	'	38.4	'	'
Deferred income taxes	58.2	78	'	85.2	'	'
Intercompany accounts	521.5	509.3	'	491	'	'
Other liabilities	156.2	175.3	'	190	'	'
Total liabilities	2,131.20	2,091.80	'	2,255.30	'	'
Redeemable non-controlling interest	16.7	17	'	18.6	'	'
Total Company shareholders' equity	1,008.40	1,332.30	'	1,367.40	'	'
Non-controlling interest	74.6	99.6	'	116.5	'	'
Total liabilities and equity	3,230.90	3,540.70	'	3,757.80	'	'
Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Schedule Of Financial Position [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	0	0	0
Receivables, net of allowances	0	0	'	0	'	'
Inventories, net	0	0	'	0	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	0	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	0	0	'	0	'	'
Total current assets	0	0	'	0	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	0	0	'	0	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	0	'	'
Intercompany accounts	-1,848.90	-1,849	'	-2,097.90	'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	-1,732.80	-2,382.70	'	-2,454.30	'	'
Goodwill	0	0	'	0	'	'
Intangible assets, net	0	0	'	0	'	'
Unconsolidated affiliated companies	0	0	'	0	'	'
Other non-current assets	0	0	'	0	'	'
Total assets	-3,581.70	-4,231.70	'	-4,552.20	'	'
Accounts payable	0	0	'	0	'	'
Accrued liabilities	0	0	'	0	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	0	0	'	0	'	'
Total current liabilities	0	0	'	0	'	'
Long-term debt	0	0	'	0	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	0	'	'
Intercompany accounts	-1,848.90	-1,849	'	-2,097.90	'	'
Other liabilities	0	0	'	0	'	'
Total liabilities	-1,848.90	-1,849	'	-2,097.90	'	'
Redeemable non-controlling interest	0	0	'	0	'	'
Total Company shareholders' equity	-1,732.80	-2,382.70	'	-2,454.30	'	'
Non-controlling interest	0	0	'	0	'	'
Total liabilities and equity	($3,581.70)	($4,231.70)	'	($4,552.20)	'	'

Supplemental_Guarantor_Condens3

Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Financial Information (Condensed Statements Of Cash Flows) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2014		Mar. 29, 2013		Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Schedule Of Cash Flows [Line Items]	'		'		'	'	'
Net cash flows of operating activities	($35.50)		($180)		$38.20	$272.60	$97.80
Capital expenditures	-27		-26.7		-89.1	-108.6	-121.5
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	'		'		-6.9	-286.5	0
Return of investment intercompany dividends	'		'		'	0	'
Proceeds from properties sold	0.2		0.1		0.4	4.5	6.5
Other	0.1		0.2		1	0.3	0.3
Net cash flows of investing activities	-26.7		-26.4		-94.6	-390.3	-114.7
Dividends paid to shareholders	-9		-0.1		-27	-0.3	-0.3
Excess tax benefits (deficiencies) from stock-based compensation	0	[1]	0.1	[1]	0	-0.6	1
Intercompany accounts	0		'		0	0	0
Proceeds from other debt	601		299		1,645.30	1,473.60	1,891.40
Repayments of other debt	-511.9		-204.5		-1,357.60	-1,560.80	-1,835.80
Issuance of long term debt	'		'		0	600	0
Settlement of long term debt including fees and expenses	'		'		-355	-217.7	0
Purchase of non-controlling interest	'		'		-4	0	0
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest	0		-0.3		-5.3	-3.5	-3.8
Repurchase of common shares	-30.7		0		-19.5	-1.2	-62.5
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	0.1		0.5		0.7	0.1	1.5
Net cash flows of financing activities	49.5		94.7		-122.4	289.6	-8.5
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-90.3		-26.2		-24.7	16.3	0.8
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-103		-137.9		-203.5	188.2	-24.6
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period	418.8		622.3		622.3	434.1	458.7
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	315.8		484.4		418.8	622.3	434.1
Parent Company [Member]	'		'		'	'	'
Schedule Of Cash Flows [Line Items]	'		'		'	'	'
Net cash flows of operating activities	15.6		31.9		56	55.6	53.3
Capital expenditures	0		0		-0.3	-0.2	-0.2
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	'		0		0	0	0
Return of investment intercompany dividends	'		'		'	0	'
Proceeds from properties sold	0		0		0	0	0
Other	0		0		0	-29.2	0
Net cash flows of investing activities	0		0		-0.3	-29.4	-0.2
Dividends paid to shareholders	-9		-0.1		-27	-0.3	-0.3
Excess tax benefits (deficiencies) from stock-based compensation	'		0.1		'	-0.6	1
Intercompany accounts	23.8		-40.4		280	-342.1	-21
Proceeds from other debt	0		0		0	0	0
Repayments of other debt	0		0		0	0	0
Issuance of long term debt	'		'		'	600	'
Settlement of long term debt including fees and expenses	'		'		-355	-217.7	'
Purchase of non-controlling interest	'		'		0	'	'
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest	'		0		0	0	0
Repurchase of common shares	-30.7		'		-19.5	-1.2	-62.5
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	0.1		0.5		0.7	0.1	1.5
Net cash flows of financing activities	-15.8		-39.9		-120.8	38.2	-81.3
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	0		0		0	0.8	-0.7
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-0.2		-8		-65.1	65.2	-28.9
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period	0.2		65.3		65.3	0.1	29
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	0		57.3		0.2	65.3	0.1
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'		'		'	'	'
Schedule Of Cash Flows [Line Items]	'		'		'	'	'
Net cash flows of operating activities	8.3		-63.9		102.4	60.6	52.1
Capital expenditures	-7.9		-8		-29.1	-25.1	-20.6
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	'		0		-2.3	-175.3	0
Return of investment intercompany dividends	'		'		'	90.8	'
Proceeds from properties sold	0.2		0.1		0.3	0.1	0
Other	-6		-4.5		-43.7	-129	-58.1
Net cash flows of investing activities	-13.7		-12.4		-74.8	-238.5	-78.7
Dividends paid to shareholders	0		0		0	0	0
Excess tax benefits (deficiencies) from stock-based compensation	'		0		'	0	0
Intercompany accounts	-31.7		65.1		-308.3	241.5	3.6
Proceeds from other debt	308.6		0.8		420	692.5	940
Repayments of other debt	-269.3		-0.8		-194.9	-727.3	-905.2
Issuance of long term debt	'		'		'	0	'
Settlement of long term debt including fees and expenses	'		'		0	0	'
Purchase of non-controlling interest	'		'		8.2	'	'
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest	'		0		0	0	0
Repurchase of common shares	0		'		0	0	0
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	0		0		0	0	0
Net cash flows of financing activities	7.6		65.1		-75	206.7	38.4
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-2.4		-9.5		5.4	6.9	-6.2
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-0.2		-20.7		-42	35.7	5.6
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period	2.2		44.2		44.2	8.5	2.9
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	2		23.5		2.2	44.2	8.5
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'		'		'	'	'
Schedule Of Cash Flows [Line Items]	'		'		'	'	'
Net cash flows of operating activities	-59.4		-148		-120.2	156.4	-7.6
Capital expenditures	-19.1		-18.7		-59.7	-83.3	-100.7
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	'		0		-4.6	-111.2	0
Return of investment intercompany dividends	'		'		'	-90.8	'
Proceeds from properties sold	0		0		0.1	4.4	6.5
Other	6.1		4.7		44.7	158.5	58.4
Net cash flows of investing activities	-13		-14		-19.5	-122.4	-35.8
Dividends paid to shareholders	0		0		0	0	0
Excess tax benefits (deficiencies) from stock-based compensation	'		0		'	0	0
Intercompany accounts	7.9		-24.7		28.3	100.6	17.4
Proceeds from other debt	292.4		298.2		1,225.30	781.1	951.4
Repayments of other debt	-242.6		-203.7		-1,162.70	-833.5	-930.6
Issuance of long term debt	'		'		'	0	'
Settlement of long term debt including fees and expenses	'		'		0	0	'
Purchase of non-controlling interest	'		'		-12.2	'	'
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest	'		-0.3		-5.3	-3.5	-3.8
Repurchase of common shares	0		'		0	0	0
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	0		0		0	0	0
Net cash flows of financing activities	57.7		69.5		73.4	44.7	34.4
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-87.9		-16.7		-30.1	8.6	7.7
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-102.6		-109.2		-96.4	87.3	-1.3
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period	416.4		512.8		512.8	425.5	426.8
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	313.8		403.6		416.4	512.8	425.5
Eliminations [Member]	'		'		'	'	'
Schedule Of Cash Flows [Line Items]	'		'		'	'	'
Net cash flows of operating activities	0		0		0	0	0
Capital expenditures	0		0		0	0	0
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	'		0		0	0	0
Return of investment intercompany dividends	'		'		'	0	'
Proceeds from properties sold	0		0		0	0	0
Other	0		0		0	0	0
Net cash flows of investing activities	0		0		0	0	0
Dividends paid to shareholders	0		0		0	0	0
Excess tax benefits (deficiencies) from stock-based compensation	'		0		'	0	0
Intercompany accounts	0		0		0	0	0
Proceeds from other debt	0		0		0	0	0
Repayments of other debt	0		0		0	0	0
Issuance of long term debt	'		'		'	0	'
Settlement of long term debt including fees and expenses	'		'		0	0	'
Purchase of non-controlling interest	'		'		0	'	'
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest	'		0		0	0	0
Repurchase of common shares	'		'		0	0	0
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	0		0		0	0	0
Net cash flows of financing activities	0		0		0	0	0
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	0		0		0	0	0
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	0		0		0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period	0		0		0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	$0		$0		$0	$0	$0
[1]	Cash inflows (outflows) recognized as financing activities in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.

Supplemental_Guarantor_Condens4

Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Financial Information (Intercompany Cash And Non-Cash Transactions) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Related Party [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Ending Balance	$0	$0	$0	'
Parent Company [Member]	'	'	'	'
Related Party [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	1,305.50	1,566.70	1,210.40	1,169.70
Convertible notes and other debt	'	0	0	0
Deferred tax	0	7.1	5.9	8
Equity based awards	2.9	11.7	11.7	12.7
Foreign currency and other	0	0	-3.4	-1
Cash transactions	-23.8	-280	342.1	21
Ending Balance	$1,284.60	$1,305.50	$1,566.70	$1,210.40

Supplemental_Guarantor_Condens5

Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Financial Information (Parent Company Long-Term Financing Arrangements) (Detail) (USD $)

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 15, 2009

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Nov. 30, 2006

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Mar. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Parent [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

5.75% Senior Notes due 2022 [Member]

5.75% Senior Notes due 2022 [Member]

5.75% Senior Notes due 2022 [Member]

Subordinated Convertible Notes Due 2029 [Member]

Subordinated Convertible Notes Due 2029 [Member]

Subordinated Convertible Notes Due 2029 [Member]

Subordinated Convertible Notes Due 2029 [Member]

0.875% Convertible Notes Due 2013 [Member]

0.875% Convertible Notes Due 2013 [Member]

0.875% Convertible Notes Due 2013 [Member]

0.875% Convertible Notes Due 2013 [Member]

Other Debt [Member]

Other Debt [Member]

Parent [Member]

Parent [Member]

Parent [Member]

Parent [Member]

Parent [Member]

Parent [Member]

Parent [Member]

Parent [Member]

Parent [Member]

Parent [Member]

Parent [Member]

Parent [Member]

Parent [Member]

Parent [Member]

Parent [Member]

Parent [Member]

Parent [Member]

Parent [Member]

5.75% Senior Notes due 2022 [Member]

5.75% Senior Notes due 2022 [Member]

5.75% Senior Notes due 2022 [Member]

Subordinated Convertible Notes Due 2029 [Member]

Subordinated Convertible Notes Due 2029 [Member]

Subordinated Convertible Notes Due 2029 [Member]

0.875% Convertible Notes Due 2013 [Member]

0.875% Convertible Notes Due 2013 [Member]

0.875% Convertible Notes Due 2013 [Member]

Senior Floating Rate Notes [Member]

Senior Floating Rate Notes [Member]

Senior Floating Rate Notes [Member]

Other Debt [Member]

Other Debt [Member]

Other Debt [Member]

Face value

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$600

$600

$600

$429.50

$429.50

$429.50

$162.90

'

$0

$355

$230.90

$9

$9

$902.40

$902

$1,235.10

$600

$600

$600

$429.50

$429.50

$429.50

$0

$0

$355

$125

$125

$125

$9

$9

$9

Current portion of long-term debt

285.6

250.3

511.2

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Debt discount

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-261.5

-263

-266.6

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-20.4

-124.1

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-263

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1,182.40

1,136.60

938.9

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902.4

902

900.5

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Five Year Schedule of Maturities of Debt of Parent Company [Abstract]

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Debt maturities Q1 2015

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Debt maturities 2014

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Debt maturities Q1 2016

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125

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Debt maturities 2015

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125

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Debt maturities Q1 2017

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Debt maturities 2016

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Debt maturities Q1 2018

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0

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Debt maturities 2017

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Debt maturities Q1 2019

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General_Detail

General (Detail)	Dec. 31, 2013
	Country
	Facility
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Number of manufacturing facilities in which entity operates	56
Factories owned by companies in which entity has an equity investment	4
Number of countries in which entity operates	25

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2014	Mar. 29, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Feb. 13, 2013	Feb. 12, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Maximum percent of ownership to exercise significant influence	50.00%	'	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage of weighted average cost inventory	85.00%	'	85.00%	'	'	'	'
Restructuring charges	$2.60	$3.10	$6.70	$7.50	'	'	'
Net cash flows of operating activities	-35.5	-180	38.2	272.6	97.8	'	'
Settlement for Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Payable, Pending Amount	'	'	37.6	'	'	'	'
Exchange rate, currency translation	6.3	'	6.3	'	'	6.3	4.3
Deferred tax (liabilities)	'	'	-168.8	-172.2	'	'	'
Net current deferred tax asset	'	'	49.3	'	'	'	'
Net long term deferred tax liabilities	'	'	218.1	'	'	'	'
Deferred tax assets, valuation allowance	'	'	93.8	77.8	'	'	'
Shipping and handling costs	41.1	37.8	163.5	150.4	137.8	'	'
Advertising expense	'	'	13.3	10.7	11.2	'	'
Pending Period Up to 30 Days [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Settlement for Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Payable, Pending Amount	'	'	22.4	'	'	'	'
Pending Period Up to 180 Days [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Settlement for Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Payable, Pending Amount	'	'	15.1	'	'	'	'
Pending Period Over 180 Days [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Settlement for Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Payable, Pending Amount	'	'	0.1	'	'	'	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage of ownership recorded at cost	'	'	20.00%	'	'	'	'
Payment period on purchases	'	'	'60 days	'	'	'	'
Maximum [Member] | Building [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Useful life	'50 years	'	'50 years	'	'	'	'
Maximum [Member] | Machinery, Equipment And Office Furnishings [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Useful life	'20 years	'	'20 years	'	'	'	'
Maximum [Member] | Automotive	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Payment period on purchases	'	'	'360 days	'	'	'	'
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Payment period on purchases	'	'	'30 days	'	'	'	'
Minimum [Member] | Building [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Useful life	'15 years	'	'15 years	'	'	'	'
Minimum [Member] | Machinery, Equipment And Office Furnishings [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Useful life	'2 years	'	'2 years	'	'	'	'
Minimum [Member] | Automotive	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Payment period on purchases	'	'	'45 days	'	'	'	'
Significant Influence	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Minimum percent of ownership to exercise significant influence	'	'	20.00%	'	'	'	'
Maximum percent of ownership to exercise significant influence	'	'	50.00%	'	'	'	'
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Bad debt expense associate with uncollectable accounts	'	'	9.4	21.9	4.4	'	'
Supplier Concentration Risk | Copper Rod	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Concentration risk, percentage	'	'	95.00%	'	'	'	'
Supplier Concentration Risk | Aluminum Rod	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Concentration risk, percentage	'	'	50.00%	'	'	'	'
VENEZUELA [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents, percent	'	'	46.00%	23.00%	'	'	'
Net cash flows of operating activities	'	'	$97.40	$49.60	'	'	'

Summary_of_Significant_Account3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Use of Estimates) (Detail) (EUROPE [Member], Submarine Turnkey Project, USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'
Reduction to gross profit	$27.50
Germany [Member]	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'
Reduction to gross profit	20.8
Reduction in margin	7.5
Expenses for ongoing project	$13.30

Acquisitions_and_Divestitures_

Acquisitions and Divestitures (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Mar. 28, 2014

Mar. 29, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Oct. 01, 2012

Nov. 02, 2012

Oct. 01, 2012

Dec. 03, 2012

Sep. 04, 2012

Sep. 04, 2012

Oct. 01, 2012

ProCables S.A. [Member]

Prestolite [Member]

Minimum [Member]

CHINA

North America [Member]

North America [Member]

Seller [Member]

Rest Of World [Member]

Facility

ProCables S.A. [Member]

Alcan Cable

Alcan Cable

Minimum [Member]

ProCables S.A. [Member]

Employee

Rest Of World [Member]

Employee

Alcan Cable

Rest Of World [Member]

Employee

Employee

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

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$18.30

$59.50

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$57.70

$151

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20.3

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171.3

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120.7

124.1

492

425.5

379.7

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300

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27.4

Repayments of long-term debt

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$355

$217.70

$0

$24

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2

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Acquisitions_and_Divestitures_1

Acquisitions and Divestitures (Assets Acquired and Liability Assumed - Alcon Cable) (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 04, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified					Alcan Cable
					North America [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Cash	'	'	'	'	$0
Accounts receivable	'	'	'	'	74.7	[1],[2]
Inventories	'	'	'	'	70.7	[2]
Property, plant and equipment	'	'	'	'	72.7
Intangible assets	49.4	52.1	67.1	'	5.9
Goodwill	27.2	184.6	187.6	171.4	3.5	[2]
Other current and noncurrent assets	'	'	'	'	2.2
Total assets	'	'	'	'	229.7
Current liabilities	'	'	'	'	57.1	[2]
Other liabilities	'	'	'	'	1.3
Total liabilities	'	'	'	'	58.4
Adjustments to goodwill and other working capital	'	'	'	'	$4.30
[1]	Accounts receivable is gross contractual value. As of the acquisition date, the fair value of accounts receivable approximated carrying value.
[2]	Final purchase price accounting includes immaterial adjustments to Goodwill and other working capital accounts of approximately $4.3 million.

Acquisitions_and_Divestitures_2

Acquisitions and Divestitures (Assets Acquired and Liability Assumed - ProCables) (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Oct. 01, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified					Rest Of World [Member]
					ProCables S.A. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Cash	'	'	'	'	$28.80
Accounts receivable	'	'	'	'	28.2	[1]
Inventories	'	'	'	'	19.3
Property, plant and equipment	'	'	'	'	27
Intangible assets	49.4	52.1	67.1	'	10.6
Goodwill	27.2	184.6	187.6	171.4	3.7
Other current and noncurrent assets	'	'	'	'	4.4
Total assets	'	'	'	'	122
Current liabilities	'	'	'	'	67.8
Other liabilities	'	'	'	'	8.5
Total liabilities	'	'	'	'	76.3
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	'	'	'	'	$18.30
[1]	Accounts receivable is gross contractual value. As of the acquisition date, the fair value of accounts receivable approximated carrying value.

Acquisitions_and_Divestitures_3

Acquisitions and Divestitures (Assets Acquired and Liability Assumed - Prestolite) (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Nov. 02, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified					Prestolite [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Cash	'	'	'	'	$0.70
Accounts receivable	'	'	'	'	22.7	[1]
Inventories	'	'	'	'	17.3
Property, plant and equipment	'	'	'	'	24.6
Intangible assets	49.4	52.1	67.1	'	11.7
Goodwill	27.2	184.6	187.6	171.4	7.8
Other current and noncurrent assets	'	'	'	'	2
Total assets	'	'	'	'	86.8
Current liabilities	'	'	'	'	20.1
Other liabilities	'	'	'	'	7.2
Total liabilities	'	'	'	'	$27.30
[1]	Accounts receivable is gross contractual value. As of the acquisition date, the fair value of accounts receivable approximated carrying value.

Acquisitions_and_Divestitures_4

Acquisitions and Divestitures (Assets Acquired and Liability Assumed - Alcan Cable China) (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 03, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified					CHINA
					Alcan Cable
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Cash	'	'	'	'	$8.40
Accounts receivable	'	'	'	'	8.5	[1]
Inventories	'	'	'	'	20.5
Property, plant and equipment	'	'	'	'	58.8	[2]
Intangible assets	'	'	'	'	0
Goodwill	27.2	184.6	187.6	171.4	0
Other current and noncurrent assets	'	'	'	'	0.2
Total assets	'	'	'	'	96.4
Current liabilities	'	'	'	'	18.6
Other liabilities	'	'	'	'	20.1	[2]
Total liabilities	'	'	'	'	38.7
Adjustments to property, plant and equipment and other liabilities	'	'	'	'	$20
[1]	Accounts receivable is gross contractual value. As of the acquisition date, the fair value of accounts receivable approximated carrying value.
[2]	Final purchase price accounting includes immaterial adjustments to Property, plant, and equipment and Other liabilities of approximately $20 million.

Acquisitions_and_Divestitures_5

Acquisitions and Divestitures (Pro Forma Information) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'	'
Revenue (As reported)	$6,059.50	$5,808.20
Net income applicable to common shareholders (As reported)	4	54.5
Earnings per common share - assuming dilution (As reported)	$0.08	$1.02
Revenue (Pro Forma)	6,804.30	6,776.80
Net income applicable to common shareholders (Pro forma)	$22.70	$54
Earnings per common share - assuming dilution (Pro forma)	$0.44	$1.01

LongTerm_Debt_Convertible_Note

Long-Term Debt (Convertible Notes) (Detail) (0.875% Convertible Notes Due 2013 [Member], USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2006	Mar. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Nov. 30, 2006
		North America [Member]	North America [Member]	North America [Member]	North America [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Interest rate	'	'	0.88%	0.88%	0.88%
Debt instrument original issuance date	30-Nov-06	'	'	'	'
Nonconvertible debt borrowing rate on debt instrument issuance date	'	'	'	'	7.35%
Liability component of convertible notes	'	'	$0	$355	$230.90
Unamortized discount	'	$0	$0	$20.40	$124.10

LongTerm_Debt_Convertible_Debt

Long-Term Debt (Convertible Debt Instruments and Terms) (Detail) (Subordinated Convertible Notes Due 2029 [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Closing price as percent	130.00%
Consecutive trading days	'30 days
Contingent, conversion price	$47.78
Debt instrument, beginning date	31-Aug-29
Conversion price per share	$36.75
Conversion, shares per $1,000 principal amount of notes	27.2109
Principal amount of notes	$1,000
Common stock covered under note hedges	11,686,075
Make-Whole [Member]	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Common stock covered under note hedges	14,315,419
Minimum [Member]	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Trading days	'20 days

LongTerm_Debt_Schedule_Of_The_

Long-Term Debt (Schedule Of The Spanish Term Loans And Corresponding Fixed Interest Rate Swaps) (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Outstanding borrowings	$1,468	$1,386.90	$1,450.10
Europe And Mediterranean [Member] | Spanish Term Loan [Member]	'	'	'
Outstanding borrowings	'	0	14.6
Fair Value (Level 2)	'	$0	$14.80
Interest rate - weighted average	'	0.00%	3.70%

LongTerm_Debt_Schedule_Of_Euro1

Long-Term Debt (Schedule Of Europe And Mediterranean Uncommitted Accounts Receivable Facilities) (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Outstanding borrowings	$1,468	$1,386.90	$1,450.10
Europe And Mediterranean [Member] | Uncommitted Accounts Receivable Facilities [Member]	'	'	'
Outstanding borrowings	'	0	4
Undrawn availability	'	$0	$42.80
Interest rate - weighted average	'	0.00%	2.10%

Income_Taxes_Income_before_Inc

Income Taxes (Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2014	Mar. 29, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
United States	'	'	$2	$38.40	$51.20
Foreign	'	'	25	48.5	40.2
Income (loss) before income taxes	($361)	($47.90)	$27	$86.90	$91.40

Income_Taxes_Components_of_Inc

Income Taxes (Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2014	Mar. 29, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current tax expense (benefit):	'	'	'	'	'
Federal	'	'	($11.50)	$12	($8.60)
State	'	'	-0.2	3.4	-0.4
Foreign	'	'	51.9	52.6	40.2
Deferred tax expense (benefit):	'	'	'	'	'
Federal	'	'	9	5.7	19.3
State	'	'	-0.6	-0.6	1.7
Foreign	'	'	-9.8	5.5	-13.6
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	($21.40)	($3.80)	$38.80	$78.60	$38.60

Income_Taxes_Effective_Income_

Income Taxes (Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2014	Mar. 29, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Income tax expense (benefit) at Federal statutory tax rate	'	'	$9.40	$30.40	$32
Foreign tax rate differential	'	'	-5.1	-0.2	0.1
Foreign withholding tax and surcharges	'	'	7.3	4.7	3.4
Change in valuation allowance	'	'	24.8	31.2	5.3
Change in uncertain tax positions	'	'	9.2	11.7	-4.8
Nondeductible / nontaxable items	'	'	-6.8	-0.3	1.9
Other (net)	'	'	0	1.1	0.7
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	($21.40)	($3.80)	$38.80	$78.60	$38.60

Income_Taxes_Deferred_Tax_Asse

Income Taxes (Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities) (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Deferred tax assets:	'	'
Net operating loss carryforwards	$98.30	$78.60
Pension and retiree benefits accruals	33	46.4
Inventory	12.8	20
Depreciation and fixed assets	12	7.7
Tax credit carryforwards	9.3	6.5
Other liabilities	67.7	49.8
Valuation allowance	-93.8	-77.8
Total deferred tax assets	139.3	131.2
Deferred tax liabilities:	'	'
Convertible debt discount	165.7	147.7
Inventory	1.2	1.5
Depreciation and fixed assets	87.4	89.1
Intangibles	42.8	58.8
Other	11	6.3
Total deferred tax liabilities	308.1	303.4
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)	($168.80)	($172.20)

Income_Taxes_Income_Tax_Examin

Income Taxes (Income Tax Examinations) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'
Operating loss carryforwards	$45.80
UNITED STATES [Member]	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'
Operating loss carryforwards	16
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Dates	'2033
NEW ZEALAND [Member]	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'
Operating loss carryforwards	10.3
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Dates	'Indefinite
SPAIN [Member]	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'
Operating loss carryforwards	8.1
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Dates	'2026 - 2028
Others [Member]	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'
Operating loss carryforwards	$11.40
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Dates	'Various

Income_Taxes_Unrecognized_Tax_

Income Taxes (Unrecognized Tax Benefit) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Mar. 28, 2014
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Unrecognized Tax Benefit - Beginning balance	$64.20	$58.80	$66.10	$1.60
Gross Increases - Tax Positions in Prior Period	0.8	3.4	2.1	'
Gross Decreases - Tax Positions in Prior Period	-0.9	-4.2	-4.9	'
Gross Increases - Tax Positions in Current Period	8.9	15.1	8	'
Settlements	-4.5	0	-0.3	'
Lapse of Statute of Limitations	-3.6	-9.6	-11.4	'
Foreign Currency Translation	-7.2	0.7	-0.8	'
Unrecognized Tax Benefit - Ending Balance	$57.70	$64.20	$58.80	$1.60

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Changes

Employee Benefit Plans (Changes in Benefit Obligation) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2014	Mar. 29, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'
Beginning fair value of plan assets	$194.50	$151.10	$151.10	'	'
Company contributions	3.3	2.4	'	'	'
U.S. Plans [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'
Beginning benefit obligation	169.9	180.4	180.4	167.2	'
Impact of foreign currency exchange rate change	'	'	0	0	'
Acquisitions	'	'	0	0	'
Service cost	0.5	0.5	1.9	1.8	1.4
Interest cost	2	1.8	7.2	7.7	8.1
Settlement (gain) loss	'	'	0	0	'
Benefits paid	'	'	-10.1	-9.9	'
Employee contributions	'	'	0	0	'
Amendments / Change in assumptions	'	'	-0.1	0.1	'
Actuarial (gain) loss	'	'	-9.4	13.5	'
Ending benefit obligation	'	'	169.9	180.4	167.2
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'
Beginning fair value of plan assets	142.9	129.1	129.1	126.6	'
Impact of foreign currency exchange rate change	'	'	0	0	'
Acquisitions	'	'	0	0	'
Employee contributions	'	'	0	0	'
Actual return on plan assets	'	'	23.4	11.9	'
Company contributions	'	'	0.5	0.5	'
Settlements	'	'	0	0	'
Benefits paid	'	'	-10.1	-9.9	'
Ending fair value of plan assets	'	'	142.9	129.1	126.6
Funded status at end of year	'	'	-27	-51.3	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Other Assets	'	'	0	0	'
Accrued liabilities	'	'	-0.4	-0.4	'
Other liabilities	'	'	-26.6	-50.9	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Net actuarial loss	'	'	55.4	87.6	'
Prior service cost	'	'	0.4	0.4	'
Transition obligation	'	'	0	0	'
Total recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income	'	'	55.8	88	'
Non-U.S. Plans [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'
Beginning benefit obligation	142.9	158.5	158.5	114.2	'
Impact of foreign currency exchange rate change	'	'	-8.9	0	'
Acquisitions	'	'	0	19.1	'
Service cost	1.4	1.7	6.5	4.3	3.1
Interest cost	1.7	1.4	5.9	6.1	5.7
Settlement (gain) loss	'	'	-3.7	-2.5	'
Benefits paid	'	'	-5	-4.1	'
Employee contributions	'	'	0.6	0.2	'
Amendments / Change in assumptions	'	'	-2.3	4	'
Actuarial (gain) loss	'	'	-8.7	17.2	'
Ending benefit obligation	'	'	142.9	158.5	114.2
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'
Beginning fair value of plan assets	51.6	46.1	46.1	40.1	'
Impact of foreign currency exchange rate change	'	'	-3.4	0.5	'
Acquisitions	'	'	0	16.9	'
Employee contributions	'	'	0.6	0	'
Actual return on plan assets	'	'	6.3	2.5	'
Company contributions	'	'	10.7	8	'
Settlements	'	'	-3.7	-17.8	'
Benefits paid	'	'	-5	-4.1	'
Ending fair value of plan assets	'	'	51.6	46.1	40.1
Funded status at end of year	'	'	-91.3	-112.4	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Other Assets	'	'	6.3	0.2	'
Accrued liabilities	'	'	-5.2	-5.7	'
Other liabilities	'	'	-92.4	-106.9	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Net actuarial loss	'	'	17.1	31.2	'
Prior service cost	'	'	5.7	8.9	'
Transition obligation	'	'	0.3	0.5	'
Total recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income	'	'	$23.10	$40.60	'

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Accumul

Employee Benefit Plans (Accumulated Benefit Obligation) (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
U.S. Plans [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Projected benefit obligation	$169.90	$180.40
Accumulated benefit obligation	169.4	179.4
Fair value of the plan assets	142.9	129
Non-U.S. Plans [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Projected benefit obligation	115.4	149.7
Accumulated benefit obligation	104.5	136.1
Fair value of the plan assets	$49.60	$44.20

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Weighte

Employee Benefit Plans (Weighted Average Assumption Used in Determining Benefit Obligation) (Detail)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Discount rate	2.95%	3.00%	3.50%
U.S. Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Discount rate	4.85%	4.10%	'
Expected rate of increase in future compensation levels	2.00%	2.00%	'
Non-U.S. Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Discount rate	4.36%	4.20%	'
Expected rate of increase in future compensation levels	3.85%	4.10%	'

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Weighte1

Employee Benefit Plans (Weighted Average Assumptions Used to Determine Net Pension Expense) (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
U.S. Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Discount rate	4.12%	4.70%	5.40%
Expected rate of increase in future compensation levels	2.00%	2.00%	2.00%
Long-term expected rate of return on plan assets	7.50%	7.50%	8.50%
Non-U.S. Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Discount rate	4.26%	5.10%	5.60%
Expected rate of increase in future compensation levels	3.94%	6.10%	4.30%
Long-term expected rate of return on plan assets	6.09%	4.50%	7.20%

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Summary

Employee Benefit Plans (Summary of Pension Plan Assets Measured at Fair Value) (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of plan assets	$194.50		$151.10		'
Interest of lease	26.00%		26.00%		'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of plan assets	135.5		115.1		'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of plan assets	55		31.8		'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of plan assets	4		4.2		'
Equity Securities [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of plan assets	76.7		77.3		'
Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of plan assets	76.6		77.2		'
Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of plan assets	0.1		0.1		'
Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of plan assets	0		0		'
Mutual Funds [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of plan assets	89.5		54.7		'
Mutual Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of plan assets	58.9		37.9		'
Mutual Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of plan assets	30.6		16.8		'
Mutual Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of plan assets	0		0		'
Short-term Investments [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of plan assets	2.3		2.1		'
Short-term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of plan assets	0		0		'
Short-term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of plan assets	2.3		2.1		'
Short-term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of plan assets	0		0		'
Equitable Contracts [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of plan assets	1.2		1.3		'
Equitable Contracts [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of plan assets	0		0		'
Equitable Contracts [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of plan assets	1.2		1.3		'
Equitable Contracts [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of plan assets	0		0		'
Fixed Income [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of plan assets	20.8		11.5		'
Fixed Income [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of plan assets	0		0		'
Fixed Income [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of plan assets	20.8		11.5		'
Fixed Income [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of plan assets	0		0		'
Coal Lease [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of plan assets	4	[1]	4.2	[1]	'
Coal Lease [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of plan assets	0	[1]	0	[1]	'
Coal Lease [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of plan assets	0	[1]	0	[1]	'
Coal Lease [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of plan assets	$4	[1]	$4.20	[1]	$4.40
[1]	The Company's interest represents approximately 26% of the lease which is currently between American Premier Underwriters (APU), the Lessor and CONSOL Energy (CONSOL), the Lessee. The lease pertains to real property mined by CONSOL located in Pennsylvania.

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Fair_Va

Employee Benefit Plans (Fair Value Measurements Classified as Level 3) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'
Ending fair value of plan assets	$194.50		$151.10
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'
Ending fair value of plan assets	4		4.2
Coal Lease [Member]	'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'
Ending fair value of plan assets	4	[1]	4.2	[1]
Coal Lease [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'
Beginning fair value of plan assets	4.2	[1]	4.4
Change in fair value of plan assets	-0.2		-0.2
Purchases, sales, transfers, and settlements	0		0
Ending fair value of plan assets	$4	[1]	$4.20	[1]
[1]	The Company's interest represents approximately 26% of the lease which is currently between American Premier Underwriters (APU), the Lessor and CONSOL Energy (CONSOL), the Lessee. The lease pertains to real property mined by CONSOL located in Pennsylvania.

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Postret

Employee Benefit Plans (Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions) (Detail) (Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning benefit obligation	$6.30	$7.10	'
Service cost	0.1	0.1	0.1
Interest cost	0.2	0.2	0.3
Actuarial loss	-1.1	-0.4	'
Benefits paid	-0.6	-0.8	'
Foreign currency impact	0.1	0.1	'
Ending benefit obligation	5	6.3	7.1
Funded status at end of year	-5	-6.3	'
Accrued liabilities	-0.6	-0.9	'
Other liabilities	-4.4	-5.4	'
Net actuarial loss	-0.3	0.6	'
Prior service cost	-0.2	-0.2	'
Total recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income	($0.50)	$0.40	'

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Net_Pos

Employee Benefit Plans (Net Postretirement Benefit Expense) (Detail) (Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Service cost	$0.10	$0.10	$0.10
Interest cost	0.2	0.2	0.3
Amortization of prior service cost	0	0	-0.1
Amortization of net loss	0.1	0	0.1
Net postretirement benefit expense	$0.40	$0.30	$0.40

ShareBased_Compensation_Narrat

Share-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 29, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'		'		'
Cash received from stock option exercises	'	$0.70		$0.10		$1.50
Tax deductions for all share-based compensation	'	5		3.6		'
Excess tax benefit on share-based compensation	-1	-0.7	[1]	-0.6	[1]	1	[1]
Weighted average fair value of options granted	'	$18.60		$18.20		$24.11
Stock Option [Member]	'	'		'		'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'		'		'
Tax deductions for all share-based compensation	'	0.4		0.1		1
Weighted average fair value of options granted	'	$35.24		$32.50		$24.11
Intrinsic value of options exercised	'	1		0.3		2.8
Fair value of shares vested	'	20.8		18.7		14.3
Compensation cost related to nonvested options not yet recognized	'	4.1		3.4		'
Weighted average recognition period	'	'1 year 10 months 24 days		'1 year 9 months 18 days		'
2005 Plan [Member]	'	'		'		'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'		'		'
Authorized shares to be granted	'	5,800,000		'		'
Shares reserved for future grants	'	2,300,000		'		'
Option granted, expiration period	'	'10 years		'		'
Vesting period	'	'3 years		'		'
2000 Plan [Member]	'	'		'		'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'		'		'
Number of shares authorized	'	1,500,000		'		'
Option granted, expiration period	'	'10 years		'		'
Vesting period	'	'3 years		'		'
1997 Plan [Member]	'	'		'		'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'		'		'
Number of shares authorized	'	4,700,000		'		'
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	'	'		'		'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'		'		'
Fair value of shares vested	'	6.2		7		2.5
Compensation cost related to nonvested options not yet recognized	'	13.4		'		'
Weighted average recognition period	'	'2 years 5 months 16 days		'		'
Nonvested stock and restricted stock units	'	237,000		'		'
Weighted average grant price, per share expected to vested in next year	'	$29.52		'		'
Fair value of shares expected to vested in next year	'	$7		'		'
[1]	Cash inflows (outflows) recognized as financing and operating activities in the Company's consolidated statement of cash flows

ShareBased_Compensation_Summar

Share-Based Compensation (Summary of Stock Option Activity) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'	'
Outstanding at December 31, 2012, shares	1,814,800	'
Granted, shares	334,000	'
Exercised, shares	-50,500	'
Forfeited or Expired, shares	-154,200	'
Outstanding at December 31, 2013, shares	1,944,100	1,814,800
Exercisable at December 31, 2013, shares	1,342,100	'
Options expected to vest in the next twelve months, shares	277,300	'
Outstanding at December 31, 2012, weighted average exercise price	$32.99	'
Granted, weighted average exercise price	$35.24	'
Exercised, weighted average exercise price	$13.33	'
Forfeited or Expired, weighted average exercise price	$41.92	'
Outstanding at December 31, 2013, weighted average exercise price	$33.18	$32.99
Exercisable at December 31, 2013, weighted average exercise price	$32.31	'
Options expected to vest in the next twelve months, weighted average exercise price	$35.99	'
Outstanding, weighted average remaining contactual term, years	'6 years 1 month 6 days	'5 years 10 months 24 days
Exercisable at December 31, 2013, weighted average remaining contractual term, years	'4 years 10 months 24 days	'
Options expected to vest in the next twelve months	'8 years 3 months 18 days	'
Outstanding at December 31, 2012, aggregate intrinsic value	$9.50	'
Outstanding at December 31, 2013, aggregate intrinsic value	7	9.5
Exercisable at December 31, 2013, aggregate intrinsic value	7	'
Options expected to vest in the next twelve months, aggregate intrinsic value	$0	'

ShareBased_Compensation_Assump

Share-Based Compensation (Assumptions Used to Estimate Fair Value of Each Stock) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'		'		'
Risk-free interest rate	0.60%	[1]	1.00%	[1]	2.40%	[1]
Expected dividend yield	0.00%	[2]	0.00%	[2]	'	[2]
Expected option life	'4 years 4 months 24 days	[3]	'5 years	[3]	'5 years	[3]
Expected stock price volatility	67.80%	[4]	68.00%	[4]	65.60%	[4]
Weighted average fair value of options granted	$18.60		$18.20		$24.11
[1]	Risk-free interest rate - This is the U.S. Treasury rate at the grant date having a term approximately equal to the expected life of the option. An increase in the risk-free interest rate will increase compensation expense
[2]	Expected dividend yield - The Company did not pay dividends in the year ended December 31, 2012; therefore compensation expense was not decreased. The assumptions for the compensation expense were set at the beginning of the year prior to the Company deciding to pay dividends in 2013; as the Company did not expect to pay dividends in 2013 there was no effect on compensation expense in the year ended December 31, 2013.
[3]	Expected option life - This is the period of time over which the options granted are expected to remain outstanding and is based on historical experience. Options granted have a maximum term of ten years. An increase in expected life will increase compensation expense.
[4]	Expected stock price volatility - This is a measure of the amount by which a price has fluctuated or is expected to fluctuate. The Company uses actual historical changes in the market value of the Company's stock to calculate the volatility assumption as it is management's belief that this is the best indicator of future volatility. An increase in the expected volatility will increase compensation expense.

ShareBased_Compensation_Additi

Share-Based Compensation (Additional Information Option Outstanding) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Options Outstanding	1,944,100	1,814,800
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$33.18	$32.99
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'6 years 1 month 6 days	'5 years 10 months 24 days
Options Exercisable	1,342,100	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$32.31	'
$0 - $14 [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Options Outstanding	76,600	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$11.90	'
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'1 year 1 month 6 days	'
Options Exercisable	76,600	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$11.90	'
Exercise price range, lower range limit	$0	'
Exercise price range, upper range limit	$14	'
$14 - $28 [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Options Outstanding	747,200	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$21.80	'
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'5 years	'
Options Exercisable	747,200	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$21.80	'
Exercise price range, lower range limit	$14	'
Exercise price range, upper range limit	$28	'
$28 - $42 [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Options Outstanding	640,000	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$33.93	'
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'8 years 8 months 12 days	'
Options Exercisable	102,000	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$32.50	'
Exercise price range, lower range limit	$28	'
Exercise price range, upper range limit	$42	'
$42 - $56 [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Options Outstanding	274,000	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$45.29	'
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'5 years 10 months 24 days	'
Options Exercisable	210,000	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$46.02	'
Exercise price range, lower range limit	$42	'
Exercise price range, upper range limit	$56	'
$56 - $70 [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Options Outstanding	206,300	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$63.87	'
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'4 years	'
Options Exercisable	206,300	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$63.87	'
Exercise price range, lower range limit	$56	'
Exercise price range, upper range limit	$70	'

ShareBased_Compensation_Nonves

Share-Based Compensation (Nonvested Restricted Stock Activity) (Detail) (Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Outstanding at December 31, 2012, shares	853,900	'	'
Granted, shares	301,200	'	'
Vested, shares	-201,200	'	'
Forfeited, shares	-62,000	'	'
Outstanding at December 31, 2013, shares	891,900	853,900	'
Outstanding at December 31, 2012, weighted average grant date fair value	$30.26	'	'
Granted, weighted average grant date fair value	$34.83	$29.65	$39.94
Vested, weighted average grant date fair value	$30.81	'	'
Forfeited, weighted average grant date fair value	$24.94	'	'
Outstanding at December 31, 2013, weighted average grant date fair value	$32.02	$30.26	'

ShareBased_Compensation_Nonves1

Share-Based Compensation (Nonvested Shares Activity) (Detail) (Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Weighted-average grant date fair value of nonvested shares granted	$34.83	$29.65	$39.94
Fair value of nonvested shares granted	$10.50	$9.10	$7.90
Fair value of shares vested	$6.20	$7	$2.50

Quarterly_Operating_Results_Un2

Quarterly Operating Results (Unaudited) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended											12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 27, 2013	Jun. 28, 2013	Mar. 29, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 28, 2012	Jun. 29, 2012	Mar. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'		'	'	'	'		'	'	'	'	'		'		'
Net sales	$1,430.10		$1,661.30	$1,557.10	$1,659.10	$1,543.70		$1,622.20	$1,512.60	$1,475.20	$1,449.50	$6,421.20		$6,059.50		$5,808.20
Gross profit	132.1		193.8	160.2	192.8	156.9		136.7	165.4	173.7	149.1	703.7		624.9		594.3
Net income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders	-315.4		13.8	5.7	8.2	-45.8		-15.7	-22.9	17.7	24.9	-18.1		4		54.5
Net income (loss) attributable to Company common shareholders-for diluted EPS computation	($315.40)	[1]	$13.90	$5.80	$8.30	($45.80)	[1]	($15.70)	($22.80)	$17.80	$25	($18.10)	[1]	$4.30	[1]	$54.80	[1]
Earnings (loss) per common share-basic (usd per share)	($6.42)	[2]	$0.28	$0.11	$0.17	($0.92)	[2]	($0.32)	($0.46)	$0.36	$0.50	($0.37)	[3]	$0.08	[3]	$1.05	[3]
Earnings (loss) per common share-assuming dilution (usd per share)	($6.42)		$0.27	$0.11	$0.16	($0.92)		($0.32)	($0.46)	$0.35	$0.49	($0.37)		$0.08		$1.02
[1]	Numerator
[2]	Under the two-class method, earnings (loss) per share - basic reflects undistributed earnings per share for both common stock and unvested share-based payment awards (restricted stock).
[3]	Under the two class method, Earnings per share - basic reflects undistributed earnings per share for both common stock and unvested share-based payment awards (restricted stock).

Subsequent_Events_Detail

Subsequent Events (Detail)	Mar. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Feb. 13, 2013	Feb. 12, 2013	Jan. 24, 2014
					Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Exchange rate, currency translation	6.3	6.3	6.3	4.3	6.3

Schedule_II_Valuation_and_Qual1

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	'	'	'
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning balance	$38.30	$21.20	$25.10
Impact of foreign currency exchange rate changes	-1.9	0.3	-0.2
Provision	9.4	21.9	4.4
Write-offs	-6.6	-5.1	-8.1
Ending balance	39.2	38.3	21.2
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member]	'	'	'
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning balance	77.8	40	38.9
Provision	26	31.6	6.5
Changes attributable to acquisitions and dispositions	0	0.4	0
Changes impacting equity and other movements	-8.8	6.2	-4.1
Write-offs	-1.2	-0.4	-1.3
Ending balance	$93.80	$77.80	$40