CTS (CTS) 10-Q 28 Oct 14 2014 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014	Oct. 22, 2014
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Period End Date	28-Sep-14	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'
Trading Symbol	'CTS	'
Entity Registrant Name	'CTS CORP	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000026058	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	33,474,035

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Loss) - (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$99,957	$103,632	$303,643	$307,075
Costs and expenses:	'	'	'	'
Cost of goods sold	67,458	71,631	206,706	215,888
Selling, general and administrative expenses	13,899	17,829	43,353	52,662
Research and development expenses	5,807	5,718	16,765	17,741
Restructuring and impairment charges	1,570	901	4,806	8,107
Operating earnings	11,223	7,553	32,013	12,677
Other (expense)/income:	'	'	'	'
Interest expense	-568	-818	-1,763	-2,782
Interest income	707	441	1,959	1,300
Other	562	490	-1,618	381
Total other income (expense)	701	113	-1,422	-1,101
Earnings from continuing operations before taxes	11,924	7,666	30,591	11,576
Income tax expense	3,807	2,551	11,033	13,727
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	8,117	5,115	19,558	-2,151
Discontinued operations	'	'	'	'
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax	'	1,704	'	1,203
Net earnings (loss)	$8,117	$6,819	$19,558	($948)
Basic:	'	'	'	'
Continuing operations	$0.24	$0.16	$0.58	($0.06)
Discontinued operations	'	$0.04	'	$0.03
Basic net earnings (loss) per share	$0.24	$0.20	$0.58	($0.03)
Diluted:	'	'	'	'
Continuing operations	$0.24	$0.16	$0.57	($0.06)
Discontinued operations	'	$0.05	'	$0.03
Diluted net earnings (loss) per share	$0.24	$0.21	$0.57	($0.03)
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding	33,599	33,696	33,683	33,603
Effect of dilutive securities	508	635	515	'
Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding	34,107	34,331	34,198	33,603
Cash dividends declared per share	$0.04	$0.04	$0.12	$0.11

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings (Loss) - (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net earnings (loss)	$8,117	$6,819	$19,558	($948)
Other comprehensive earnings (loss):	'	'	'	'
Changes in fair market value of hedges, net of tax	153	-210	26	373
Changes in unrealized pension cost, net of tax	1,036	1,172	2,857	4,046
Cumulative translation adjustment, net of tax	-981	1,344	-160	-166
Other comprehensive earnings	208	2,306	2,723	4,253
Comprehensive earnings	$8,325	$9,125	$22,281	$3,305

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Sep. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current Assets	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$130,884	$124,368
Accounts receivable, net	63,093	62,667
Inventories, net	29,908	32,226
Other current assets	20,569	17,008
Total current assets	244,454	236,269
Property, plant and equipment, net	74,157	74,869
Other Assets	'	'
Prepaid pension asset	66,112	56,396
Goodwill	32,047	32,047
Indefinite-lived intangible asset	690	690
Other intangible assets, net	36,967	40,092
Deferred income taxes	32,963	38,620
Other	1,372	1,282
Total other assets	170,151	169,127
Total Assets	488,762	480,265
Current Liabilities	'	'
Accounts payable	45,405	47,052
Accrued payroll and benefits	11,485	20,822
Accrued liabilities	27,405	27,246
Total current liabilities	84,295	95,120
Long-term debt	80,300	75,000
Post retirement obligations	7,193	7,935
Other long-term obligations	5,455	5,481
Shareholders' Equity	'	'
Preferred stock	'	'
Common stock	299,762	297,164
Additional contributed capital	38,666	39,631
Retained earnings	374,515	358,997
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-79,174	-81,897
Total shareholders' equity before treasury stock	633,769	613,895
Treasury stock	-322,250	-317,166
Total shareholders' equity	311,519	296,729
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$488,762	$480,265

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - (Unaudited) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Net earnings (loss)	$19,558	($948)
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	12,722	16,677
Prepaid pension asset	-6,687	-2,422
Gain on sale of fixed assets	-1,915	-546
Equity-based compensation	1,839	3,141
Restructuring charges	4,728	5,651
Restructuring impairment charges	78	3,104
Amortization of retirement benefit adjustments	4,296	6,494
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisition	'	'
Accounts receivable	-1,115	-7,639
Inventories	1,889	-2,977
Other current assets	-3,703	-409
Accounts payable	-1,175	3,582
Accrued liabilities	-17,204	-3,284
Income tax payable	1,599	-265
Other	433	5,336
Total adjustments	-4,215	26,443
Net cash provided by operating activities	15,343	25,495
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets	1,851	593
Capital expenditures	-9,006	-10,908
Net cash used in investing activities	-7,155	-10,315
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Payments of long-term debt	-757,700	-3,527,200
Proceeds from borrowings of long-term debt	763,000	3,502,300
Payments of short-term notes payable	-778	-1,646
Proceeds from borrowings of short-term notes payable	778	1,646
Purchase of treasury stock	-5,084	-2,224
Dividends paid	-4,038	-3,524
Exercise of stock options	1,328	2,235
Other	235	16
Net cash used in financing activities	-2,259	-28,397
Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents	587	376
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	6,516	-12,841
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	124,368	109,571
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	130,884	96,730
Supplemental cash flow information:	'	'
Cash paid for Interest	1,434	2,506
Cash paid for Income taxes, net	$6,141	$4,756

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	NOTE 1 – Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by CTS Corporation (“CTS” or “the Company”), without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements, notes thereto, and other information included in the Company’s Annual Report on
	Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring items) necessary for a fair statement, in all material respects, of the financial position and results of operations for the periods presented. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire year.
	On October 2, 2013, CTS sold its electronics manufacturing solutions (“EMS”) business to Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (“Benchmark”) for approximately $75 million in cash. The sale of EMS, along with the announcement of the June 2013 Restructuring Plan, has allowed CTS to sharpen its focus on its Components and Sensors business. Due to the sale, the 2013 amounts in the Statement of Earnings (Loss) related to EMS have been reported separately as discontinued operations. Refer to NOTE 15, “Discontinued Operations.” CTS now has one single business segment. Prior to October 2, 2013, the date of the close of the sale of the EMS segment, CTS had two reportable segments: 1) Components and Sensors and 2) EMS. The prior year’s segment reporting has been updated to conform to the current period’s presentation of one single business segment.
	Reclassifications
	Certain reclassifications for discontinued operations have been made for the prior periods presented in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements to conform to the current period’s presentation.

Accounts_Receivable

Accounts Receivable	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Accounts Receivable	'
	NOTE 2 – Accounts Receivable
	The components of accounts receivable are as follows:
		As of
	($ in thousands)	September 28, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Accounts receivable, gross	$	63,198		$	62,806
	Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts		(105	)		(139	)
	Accounts receivable, net	$	63,093		$	62,667

Inventories

Inventories	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventories	'
	NOTE 3 – Inventories
	Inventories consist of the following:
		As of
	($ in thousands)	September 28, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Finished goods	$	12,119		$	10,310
	Work-in-process		7,778			7,492
	Raw materials		17,705			19,021
	Less: Inventory reserves		(7,694	)		(4,597	))
	Inventories, net	$	29,908		$	32,226

Retirement_Plans

Retirement Plans	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Retirement Plans	'
	NOTE 4 – Retirement Plans
	Net pension (income) expense for our domestic and foreign plans was as follows:
			Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	($ in thousands)		September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013			September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013
	Net pension (income) expense		$	(637	)	$	533		$	(1,717	)	$	1,623
	Net pension expense breakdown for our domestic and foreign plans include the following components:
	Three months:
			Domestic Pension Plans						Foreign Pension Plans
			Three Months Ended						Three Months Ended
	($ in thousands)		September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013			September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013
	Service cost		$	48		$	648		$	21		$	28
	Interest cost			3,052			2,711			156			134
	Expected return on plan assets (1)			(5,209	)		(5,042	)		(172	)		(103	)
	Amortization of prior service cost			—			138			—			—
	Amortization of loss			1,408			1,921			59			98
	(Income) expense, net		$	(701	)	$	376		$	64		$	157
	Nine months:
			Domestic Pension Plans						Foreign Pension Plans
			Nine Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	($ in thousands)		September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013			September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013
	Service cost		$	144		$	1,945		$	63		$	84
	Interest cost			9,163			8,134			461			398
	Expected return on plan assets (1)			(15,625	)		(15,127	)		(509	)		(305	)
	Amortization of prior service cost			—			436			—			—
	Amortization of loss			4,237			5,763			177			295
	Other cost due to retirement			172			—			—			—
	(Income) expense, net		$	(1,909	)	$	1,151		$	192		$	472
	-1	Expected return on plan assets is net of expected investment expenses and certain administrative expenses.
	Net postretirement expense for our postretirement plan includes the following components:
			Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	($ in thousands)		September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013			September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013
	Other postretirement benefit plan
	Service cost		$	1		$	2		$	3		$	6
	Interest cost			57			56			172			167
	Amortization of gain			(39	)		—			(118	)		—
	Postretirement expense		$	19		$	58		$	57		$	173

Other_Intangible_Assets

Other Intangible Assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Other Intangible Assets	'
	NOTE 5 – Other Intangible Assets
	Intangible assets consist of the following as of:
		As of
		28-Sep-14
	($ in thousands)	Gross		Accumulated			Net Amount
		Carrying		Amortization
		Amount
	Amortized intangible assets:
	Customer lists/relationships	$	51,804	$	(23,492	)	$	28,312
	Patents		10,319		(10,319	)		—
	Other intangibles		12,270		(3,615	)		8,655
	Other intangible assets, net	$	74,393	$	(37,426	)	$	36,967
	Amortization expense for the nine months ended September 28, 2014			$	3,125
		As of
		December 31, 2013
	($ in thousands)	Gross		Accumulated			Net Amount
		Carrying		Amortization
		Amount
	Amortized intangible assets:
	Customer lists/relationships	$	51,804	$	(21,490	)	$	30,314
	Patents		10,319		(10,319	)		—
	Other intangibles		12,270		(2,492	)		9,778
	Other intangible assets, net	$	74,393	$	(34,301	)	$	40,092
	Amortization expense for the nine months ended September 29, 2013			$	3,623
	Amortization expense remaining for other intangible assets is as follows:
	($ in thousands)	Amortization
		expense
	2014	$	1,067
	2015		3,947
	2016		3,647
	2017		3,569
	2018		3,484
	Thereafter		21,253
	Total amortization expense	$	36,967

Costs_Associated_with_Exit_and

Costs Associated with Exit and Restructuring Activities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Costs Associated with Exit and Restructuring Activities	'
	NOTE 6 – Costs Associated with Exit and Restructuring Activities
	Costs associated with exit and restructuring activities are recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings (Loss) as follows: Restructuring related charges are recorded as a component of Cost of Goods Sold. Restructuring and impairment charges are reported on a separate line and included in Operating Earnings. Total restructuring, impairment and restructuring related charges were $2,064,000 for the three month period and $6,210,000 for the nine month period ended September 28, 2014.
	Restructuring related charges were $494,000 for the three month period and $1,404,000 for the nine month period ended September 28, 2014. Restructuring and impairment charges were $1,570,000 for the three month period and $4,806,000 for the nine month period ended September 28, 2014.
	During April of 2014, CTS announced plans to restructure its operations and consolidate its Canadian operations into other existing CTS facilities as part of CTS’ overall plan to simplify its business model and rationalize its global footprint.
	These restructuring actions will result in the elimination of approximately 120 positions. These actions are expected to be completed in 2015. The following table displays the planned restructuring and restructuring-related charges associated with the April 2014 Plan, as well as a summary of the actual costs incurred through September 28, 2014:
	April 2014 Plan
	($ in thousands)	Planned			Actual costs
		Costs			incurred through
					September 28,
					2014
	Inventory write-down	$	250		$	—
	Equipment relocation		500			—
	Other charges		350			—
	Restructuring related charges, included in cost of goods sold	$	1,100		$	—
	Workforce reduction	$	4,100		$	2,980
	Asset impairment charge		—			—
	Other charges, including pension termination costs		500			—
	Restructuring and impairment charges	$	4,600		$	2,980
	Total restructuring, impairment and restructuring related charges	$	5,700		$	2,980
	Under the April 2014 Plan, restructuring and impairment charges were $575,000 in the three month period and $2,980,000 in the nine month period ended September 28, 2014.
	During June of 2013, CTS announced a restructuring plan to simplify CTS’ global footprint by consolidating manufacturing facilities into existing locations. This plan includes the consolidation of operations from the U.K. manufacturing facility into the Czech Republic facility, the Carol Stream, Illinois manufacturing facility into the Juarez, Mexico facility and to discontinue manufacturing at its Singapore facility. Certain Corporate functions were consolidated or eliminated as a result of the above June 2013 plan and also as a result of the sale of CTS’ EMS business.
	These restructuring actions will result in the elimination of approximately 350 positions. These actions are expected to be completed in 2014. The following table displays the planned restructuring and restructuring-related charges associated with the realignment, as well as a summary of the actual costs incurred through September 28, 2014:
	June 2013 Plan
	($ in thousands)	Planned			Actual costs
		Costs			incurred through
					September 28,
					2014
	Inventory write-down	$	800		$	1,143
	Equipment relocation		900			1,288
	Other charges		100			549
	Restructuring-related charges, included in cost of goods sold	$	1,800		$	2,980
	Workforce reduction	$	8,300		$	8,189
	Asset impairment charge		3,000			4,464
	Other charges, including pension termination costs		5,500			515
	Restructuring and impairment charges	$	16,800		$	13,168
	Total restructuring and restructuring-related charges	$	18,600		$	16,148
	Under the June 2013 Plan, total restructuring, impairment and restructuring related charges incurred were $1,489,000 for the three month period and $3,230,000 for the nine month period ended September 28, 2014. For the three month period ended September 28, 2014, the restructuring related charges were $494,000 and the restructuring and impairment charges were $995,000. For the nine month period ended September 28, 2014, the restructuring related charges were $1,404,000 and the restructuring and impairment charges were $1,827,000.
	The following table displays the restructuring reserve activity for the period ended September 28, 2014:
	June 2013 Plan and April 2014 Plan
	($ in thousands)
	Restructuring liability at January 1, 2014	$	3,100
	Restructuring and restructuring-related charges, excluding asset impairments and write-offs		5,571
	Cost paid		(5,622	)
	Restructuring liability at September 28, 2014	$	3,049
	During December of 2012, CTS realigned its operations to suit the business needs of the Company. These realignment actions resulted in the elimination of approximately 190 positions. These actions were completed as of March 31, 2013. Approximately $200,000 of the remaining restructuring and restructuring-related charges were incurred in the first quarter of 2013.
	The following table displays the restructuring reserve activity related to the December 2012 Plan:
	December 2012 Plan
	($ in thousands)
	Restructuring liability at January 1, 2013	$	1,600
	Restructuring and restructuring-related charges, excluding asset impairments and write-offs		800
	Cost paid		(2,400	)
	Restructuring liability at December 31, 2013	$	0

Accrued_liabilities

Accrued liabilities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Accrued liabilities	'
	NOTE 7 – Accrued liabilities
	The components of Accrued liabilities are as follows:
		As of
	($ in thousands)	September 28, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Accrued product related costs	$	5,967	$	5,429
	Accrued income taxes		4,333		2,666
	Accrued property and other taxes		1,633		1,718
	Dividends payable		1,342		1,342
	Other accrued liabilities		14,130		16,091
	Total accrued liabilities	$	27,405	$	27,246

Contingencies

Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Contingencies	'
	NOTE 8 – Contingencies
	Certain processes in the manufacture of CTS’ current and past products create hazardous waste by-products as currently defined by federal and state laws and regulations. CTS has been notified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, state environmental agencies and, in some cases, generator groups, that it is or may be a potentially responsible party regarding hazardous waste remediation at several non-CTS sites, including Superfund sites in Asheville, NC and San Francisco, CA. In addition to these non-CTS sites, CTS has an ongoing practice of providing reserves for probable remediation activities at certain of its manufacturing locations and for claims and proceedings against CTS with respect to other environmental matters. In the opinion of management, based upon presently available information relating to all such matters, adequate provision for probable costs has been made.
	CTS manufactures accelerator pedals for a number of automobile manufacturers, including subsidiaries of Toyota Motor Corporation (“Toyota”). In January 2010, Toyota initiated a recall of a substantial number of vehicles in North America containing pedals manufactured by CTS. The recall expanded to include vehicles in Europe and Asia. The pedal recall and associated events have led to the Company being named as a co-defendant with Toyota in certain litigation in the United States and Canada. CTS is not aware of any legal actions filed in Asia or Europe against CTS at this time. In February 2010, CTS entered into an agreement with Toyota whereby Toyota agreed that it will indemnify, defend, and hold the Company harmless from, and the parties will cooperate in the defense of, third-party civil claims and actions that are filed or asserted in the United States or Canada and that arise from or relate to alleged incidents of unintended acceleration of Toyota and Lexus vehicles. The limited exceptions to indemnification restrict CTS’ share of any liability to amounts collectable from its insurers. CTS cannot assure that Toyota will not seek to recover a portion of its recall-related costs from CTS, or that the insurance CTS carries will be sufficient to cover such costs.

Debt

Debt	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt	'
	NOTE 9 – Debt
	Long-term debt was comprised of the following:
		As of
	($ in thousands)	September 28, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Revolving credit facility due in 2017	$	80,300		$	75,000
	Weighted average interest rate		1.5	%		1.9	%
	Amount available	$	117,235		$	122,400
	Total credit facility	$	200,000		$	200,000
	Standby letters of credit	$	2,465		$	2,600
	Commitment fee percentage per annum		0.25			0.3
	The revolving credit facility requires, among other things, that CTS comply with a maximum total leverage ratio and a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio. Failure of CTS to comply with these covenants could reduce the borrowing availability under the revolving credit facility. CTS was in compliance with all debt covenants at September 28, 2014.
	CTS uses interest rate swaps to convert the line of credit’s variable rate of interest into a fixed rate. In the second quarter of 2012, CTS entered into four separate interest rate swap agreements to fix interest rates on $50 million of long-term debt for the periods January 2013 to January 2017. In the third quarter of 2012, CTS entered into four separate interest rate swap agreements to fix interest rates on $25 million of long-term debt for the periods January 2013 to January 2017. The difference to be paid or received under the terms of the swap agreements will be recognized as an adjustment to interest expense for the related line of credit when settled.
	These swaps are treated as cash flow hedges and consequently, the changes in fair value were recorded in Other Comprehensive Income. Interest rate swaps activity recorded in Other Comprehensive Income before tax includes the following:
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	($ in thousands)	September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013			September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013
	Unrealized gain (loss)	$	124		$	(428	)	$	(288	)	$	373
	Realized loss reclassified to interest expense	$	123		$	81		$	363		$	236
	Interest rate swaps included on the balance sheets are comprised of the following:
		As of
	($ in thousands)	September 28, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Accrued liabilities	$	583		$	392
	Other long-term obligations	$	340		$	604

Other_Comprehensive_Income

Other Comprehensive Income	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Equity [Abstract]	'
Other Comprehensive Income	'
	NOTE 10 – Other Comprehensive Income
	Shareholders’ equity includes certain items classified as Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“AOCI”), including:
		•		Unrealized gains (losses) on hedges relate to interest rate swaps to convert the line of credit’s variable rate of interest into a fixed rate. These hedges are designated as cash flow hedges, and CTS has deferred income statement recognition of gains and losses until the hedged transaction occurs. Amounts reclassified to income from AOCI for hedges are included in interest expense. Further information related to CTS’ interest rate swaps is included in NOTE 13 – Fair Value Measurement.
		•		Unrealized gains (losses) on pension obligations are deferred from income statement recognition until the gains or losses are realized. Amounts reclassified to income from AOCI are included in net periodic pension expense. Further information related to CTS’ pension obligations is included in NOTE 4 – Retirement Plans.
		•		Cumulative translation adjustment relates to our non-U.S. subsidiary companies that have designated a functional currency other than the U.S. dollar. CTS is required to translate the subsidiary functional currency financial statements to dollars using a combination of historical, period-end, and average foreign exchange rates. This combination of rates creates the foreign currency translation adjustment component of other comprehensive income. Transfer of foreign currency translation gains and (losses) from AOCI to income are included in Total other income (expense).
	The components of other comprehensive loss for the three months ended September 28, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
			As of			Gain (Loss)			Gain (Loss)		Three months			As of
			June 29, 2014			recognized			reclassified		ended			September 28, 2014
						in			from AOCI		September 28,
						OCI			to income		2014
	Changes in fair market value of hedges:
	Gross		$	(1,170	)	$	124		$	123	$	247		$	(923	)
	Income tax (benefit)			(447	)		47			47		94			(353	)
	Net			(723	)		77			76		153			(570	)
	Changes in unrealized pension cost:
	Gross			(135,180	)		1,575			—		1,575			(133,605	)
	Income tax (benefit)			(53,896	)		539			—		539			(53,357	)
	Net			(81,284	)		1,036			—		1,036			(80,248	)
	Cumulative translation adjustment:
	Gross			1,470			(590	)		—		(590	)		880
	Income tax (benefit)			(1,155	)		391			—		391			(764	)
	Net			2,625			(981	)		—		(981	)		1,644
	Total accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income		$	(79,382	)	$	132		$	76	$	208		$	(79,174	)
	The components of other comprehensive loss for the three months ended September 29, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):
			As of			Gain (Loss)			Gain (Loss)		Three months			As of
			June 30, 2013			recognized			reclassified		ended			September 29, 2013
						in			from AOCI		September 29,
						OCI			to income		2013
	Changes in fair market value of hedges:
	Gross		$	(650	)	$	(428	)	$	81	$	(347	)	$	(997	)
	Income tax (benefit)			(253	)		(168	)		31		(137	)		(390	)
	Net			(397	)		(260	)		50		(210	)		(607	)
	Changes in unrealized pension cost:
	Gross			(194,629	)		—			1,943		1,943			(192,686	)
	Income tax (benefit)			(76,660	)		—			771		771			(75,889	)
	Net			(117,969	)		—			1,172		1,172			(116,797	)
	Cumulative translation adjustment:
	Gross			(473	)		914			—		914			441
	Income tax (benefit)			(182	)		(430	)		—		(430	)		(612	)
	Net			(291	)		1,344			—		1,344			1,053
	Total accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income		$	(118,657	)	$	1,084		$	1,222	$	2,306		$	(116,351	)
	The components of other comprehensive loss for the nine months ended September 28, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
			As of			Gain (Loss)			Gain (Loss)		Nine months			As of
			December 31,			Recognized			reclassified		ended			September 28, 2014
			2013			in			from AOCI		September 29,
						OCI			to income		2014
	Changes in fair market value of hedges :
	Gross		$	(998	)	$	(288	)	$	363	$	75		$	(923	)
	Income tax (benefit)			(402	)		(90	)		139		49			(353	)
	Net			(596	)		(198	)		224		26			(570	)
	Changes in unrealized pension cost:
	Gross			(138,133	)		4,356	(1)		172		4,528			(133,605	)
	Income tax (benefit)			(55,028	)		1,605			66		1,671			(53,357	)
	Net			(83,105	)		2,751			106		2,857			(80,248	)
	Cumulative translation adjustment:
	Gross			949			(69	)		—		(69	)		880
	Income tax (benefit)			(855	)		91			—		91			(764	)
	Net			1,804			(160	)		—		(160	)		1,644
	Total accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income		$	(81,897	)	$	2,393		$	330	$	2,723		$	(79,174	)
	The components of other comprehensive loss for the nine months ended September 29, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):
			As of			Gain (Loss)			Gain (Loss)		Nine months			As of
			December 31,			recognized			reclassified		ended			September 29, 2013
			2012			in			from AOCI		September 29,
			OCI			to income			2013
Changes in fair market value of hedges :
Gross		$	(1,606	)	$	373		$	236	$	609		$	(997	)
Income tax (benefit)			(626	)		144			92		236			(390	)
Net			(980	)		229			144		373			(607	)
Changes in unrealized pension cost:
Gross			(199,241	)		—			6,555		6,555			(192,686	)
Income tax (benefit)			(78,398	)		—			2,509		2,509			(75,889	)
Net			(120,843	)		—			4,046		4,046			(116,797	)
Cumulative translation adjustment:
Gross			575			(134	)		—		(134	)		441
Income tax (benefit)			(644	)		32			—		32			(612	)
Net			1,219			(166	)		—		(166	)		1,053
Total accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income		$	(120,604	)	$	63		$	4,190	$	4,253		$	(116,351	)
-1	The actuarial loss reclassified to income for 2014 was recognized in Cost of goods sold of $1,557, Selling, general and administrative expenses of $2,129, and Research and development expenses of $670, in CTS’ Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings.

Shareholders_Equity

Shareholders' Equity	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Equity [Abstract]	'
Shareholders' Equity	'
	NOTE 11 – Shareholders’ Equity
	Share count and par value data related to shareholders’ equity are as follows:
		As of
		September 28, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Preferred Stock
	Par value per share	$	No par value		$	No par value
	Shares authorized		25,000,000			25,000,000
	Shares outstanding		—			—
	Common Stock
	Par value per share	$	No par value		$	No par value
	Shares authorized		75,000,000			75,000,000
	Shares issued		56,082,249			55,808,008
	Shares outstanding		33,544,723			33,558,864
	Treasury stock
	Shares held		22,537,526			22,249,144
	During the nine month period ended September 28, 2014, CTS purchased 288,382 shares of common stock for $5,084,000 under a board-authorized share repurchase plan. For the nine month period ended September 29, 2013, CTS purchased 199,969 shares of common stock for $2,224,000.
	A roll forward of common shares outstanding is as follows:
		Nine Months Ended
		September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013
	Balance at the beginning of the year		33,558,864			33,433,128
	Repurchases		(288,382	)		(199,969	)
	Stock option issuances		101,350			226,449
	Restricted share issuances		172,891			203,704
	Restricted share forfeitures		—			—
	Shares withheld for tax obligations		—			—
	Balance at the end of the period		33,544,723			33,663,312
	The following table shows the potentially dilutive securities which have been excluded from the dilutive earnings per share calculation because they are either anti-dilutive, or the exercise price exceeds the average market price.
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013			September 28, 2014		September 29 , 2013
	Potentially dilutive securities		—			25			—		634

EquityBased_compensation

Equity-Based compensation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Equity-Based compensation	'
	NOTE 12 – Equity-Based compensation
	At September 28, 2014, CTS had five equity-based compensation plans: the 2001 Stock Option Plan (“2001 Plan”), the Nonemployee Directors’ Stock Retirement Plan (“Directors’ Plan”), the 2004 Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan (“2004 Plan”), the 2009 Omnibus Equity and Performance Incentive Plan (“2009 Plan”), and the 2014 Performance & Incentive Plan (“2014 Plan”). Future grants can only be made under the 2014 Plan.
	The 2009 Plan, and previously the 2001 Plan and 2004 Plan, provides for grants of incentive stock options or nonqualified stock options to officers, key employees, and nonemployee members of CTS’ Board of Directors. In addition, the 2009 Plan and the 2004 Plan allow for grants of stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units (“RSUs”), performance shares, performance units, and other stock awards.
	The following table summarizes the compensation expense included in Selling, general and administrative expenses in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings related to equity-based compensation plans:
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	($ in thousands)	September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013			September 28, 2014		September 29, 2013
	Service-Based RSUs		397			444			1,080		1,961
	Performance-Based RSUs		146			117			419		690
	Market-Based RSUs		117			99			340		490
	Total	$	660		$	660		$	1,839	$	3,141
	Income tax benefit	$	252		$	252		$	703	$	1,200
	The following table summarizes the unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested RSUs by type and the weighted average period in which the expense is to be recognized:
	($ in thousands)	Unrecognized			Weighted average
		compensation expense			period
		at September 28, 2014
	Service-Based RSUs		1,439		1.2 years
	Performance-Based RSUs		1,064		1.4 years
	Market-Based RSUs		775		1.3 years
	Total	$	3,278
	CTS recognizes expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separately vesting portion of the award as if the award was, in substance, multiple awards.
	The following table summarizes the status of these plans as of September 28, 2014:
		2014 Plan			2009 Plan			2004 Plan		2001 Plan
	Awards originally available		1,500,000			3,400,000			6,500,000		2,000,000
	Stock options outstanding		—			—			5,200		—
	Restricted stock units outstanding		6,500			425,156			101,223		—
	Options exercisable		—			—			5,200		—
	Awards available for grant		1,493,500			1,593,853			106,423		—
	Stock Options
	Stock options are exercisable in cumulative annual installments over a maximum 10-year period, commencing at least one year from the date of grant. Stock options are generally granted with an exercise price equal to the market price of the Company’s stock on the date of grant. The stock options generally vest over four years and have a 10-year contractual life. The awards generally contain provisions to either accelerate vesting or allow vesting to continue on schedule upon retirement if certain service and age requirements are met. The awards also provide for accelerated vesting if there is a change in control event.
	A summary of the status of stock options as of September 28, 2014 and the nine month period then ended is presented below:
		Nine Months Ended
		September 28, 2014
		Options			Weighted-
					Average
					Exercise Price
	Outstanding at beginning of year		123,000		$	12.78
	Exercised		(115,100	)	$	12.84
	Expired		(2,700	)	$	11.04
	Forfeited		—		$	—
	Outstanding at end of period		5,200		$	12.35
	Exercisable at end of period		5,200		$	12.35
					Nine Months Ended
					28-Sep-14
	Intrinsic values of share options exercised				$	831,000
	Weighted average remaining contractual life					1.2 years
	Aggregate intrinsic values of options outstanding and options exercisable				$	22,000
	There are no unvested stock options at September 28, 2014.
	Service-Based Restricted Stock Units
	Service-based RSUs entitle the holder to receive one share of common stock for each unit when the unit vests. RSUs are issued to officers, key employees and non-employee directors as compensation. Generally, the RSUs vest over a three-year period. A summary of the status of RSUs is presented below:
		Nine Months Ended
		September 28, 2014
		RSUs			Weighted-
					average
					Grant-Date
					Fair Value
	Outstanding at beginning of year		630,288		$	10.36
	Granted		90,115		$	19.05
	Converted		(128,108	)	$	10.74
	Forfeited		(59,416	)	$	11.99
	Outstanding at end of period		532,879		$	11.55
	Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units
	CTS grants performance-based restricted stock unit awards for certain executives. Vesting may occur in the range from zero percent to 200% of the target amount. Vesting is subject to certification of the fiscal results of the year prior to the target year by CTS’ independent auditors. Vesting is dependent upon CTS’ achievement of either sales growth targets or cash flow targets as noted in the table below.
	Performance-Based RSUs include the following components:
Grant Date	Target Units			Vesting Year		Vesting Dependency	Units Awarded
February 8, 2012		45,850		2014		Sales growth		—
February 8, 2012		39,300		2014		Cash flow		69,600
February 11, 2013		77,700		2016		Sales growth		—
February 11, 2013		66,600		2016		Cash flow		—
February 14, 2014		25,085		2017		Sales growth		—
February 14, 2014		21,500		2017		Cash flow		—
Market-Based Restricted Stock Units
CTS grants market-based restricted stock unit awards for certain executives and key employees. Vesting may occur in the range from zero percent to 200% of the target amount. Vesting is subject to certification of the fiscal results of the year prior to the target year by CTS’ independent auditors. The vesting rate will be determined using a matrix based on a percentile ranking of CTS total stockholder return with peer group total shareholder return over a three-year period. Vesting is tied exclusively to CTS total stockholder return relative to peer group companies’ total stockholder return rates.
Market-Based RSUs include the following components:
Grant Date	Target Units			Vesting Year		Number of Peer	Units Awarded
						Group Companies
February 8, 2012		45,850		2014		28		63,800
February 11, 2013		77,700		2016		20		—
February 11, 2013		32,500		2016		20		—
February 14, 2014		25,085		2017		15		—

Fair_Value_Measurement

Fair Value Measurement

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2014

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

'

Fair Value Measurement

'

NOTE 13 – Fair Value Measurement

The table below summarizes the non-financial assets that were measured and recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of September 28, 2014 and the loss recorded during the nine months ended September 28, 2014 on those assets:

($ in thousands)

Carrying

Quoted Prices

Significant

Significant

Loss for Nine

Value at

in Active

Other

Unobservable

Months Ended

September 28,

Markets for

Observable

Inputs

September 28,

2014

Identical

Inputs

(Level 3)

2014

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

Long-lived assets

—

—

—

—

79

During the second quarter of 2013, CTS initiated the June 2013 restructuring plan which impacted certain locations. This was considered a triggering event and the company performed an impairment analysis for the impacted intangibles and long-lived assets. The resulting intangible impairment loss related to customer based intangibles. The fair value of these assets were measured and recorded using an income approach. Projected future cash flows related to these assets were used under this approach to determine their fair values. CTS recorded an impairment charge of approximately $3,104,000 for the nine months ended September 29, 2013. The impairment charge was recorded under “Restructuring and Impairment Charge” on CTS’ Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

The table below summarizes the financial liability that was measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 28, 2014 and the loss recorded during the nine months ended September 28, 2014:

($ in thousands)

Carrying

Quoted Prices

Significant

Significant

Loss for Nine

Value at

in Active

Other

Unobservable

Months Ended

September 28,

Markets for

Observable

Inputs

September 28,

2014

Identical

Inputs

(Level 3)

2014

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

Interest rate swap – cash flow hedge

$

923

$

—

$

923

$

—

$

363

The table below summarizes the financial liability that was measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2013 and the loss recorded during the year ended December 31, 2013:

($ in thousands)

Carrying

Quoted Prices

Significant

Significant

Loss for Year

Value at

in Active

Other

Unobservable

Ended

December 31,

Markets for

Observable

Inputs

December 31,

2013

Identical

Inputs

(Level 3)

2013

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

Interest rate swap – cash flow hedge

$

998

$

—

$

998

$

—

$

322

The fair value of CTS’ interest rate swaps were measured using a market approach which uses current industry information. There is a readily determinable market and these swaps are classified within level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

The table below provides a reconciliation of the recurring financial liability related to interest rate swaps:

($ in thousands)

Interest Rate

Swaps

Balance at January 1, 2013

$

(1,609

)

Total gains/(losses) for the period:

Included in earnings

322

Included in other comprehensive income

289

Balance at January 1, 2014

$

(998

)

Total gains/(losses) for the period:

Included in earnings

363

Included in other comprehensive income

(288

)

Balance at September 28, 2014

$

(923

)

CTS’ long-term debt consists of a revolving debt facility. There is a readily determinable market for CTS’ revolving credit debt and it is classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy as the market is not deemed to be active. The fair value of long-term debt was measured using a market approach which uses current industry information and approximates carrying value.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2014

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

'

Income Taxes

'

NOTE 14 – Income Taxes

CTS has identified, evaluated, and measured the amount of income tax benefits to be recognized for all of our income tax positions. CTS earns a significant amount of its operating income outside of the U.S., which is considered to be permanently reinvested in foreign jurisdictions.

As of September 28, 2014, CTS’ intent is to permanently reinvest funds outside the U.S. Any repatriation may not result in significant cash income tax payments as the taxable event would likely be offset by the utilization of the then available net operating losses and tax credits. CTS does not provide for U.S. income taxes on undistributed earnings of its foreign subsidiaries that are intended to be permanently reinvested.

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

September 28, 2014

September 29, 2013

September 28, 2014

September 29, 2013

Effective tax rate

31.9

%

33.3

%

36.1

%

118.6

%

The 2014 effective tax rate reflects higher profits, primarily from a change in the mix of earnings by jurisdiction, and the effect of tax adjustments decreased the rate by 3.3% in the third quarter of 2014. Tax adjustments recorded in the nine month period ended September 28, 2014 increased the rate by 0.4%. Tax expense during the nine months ended September 29, 2013 includes a discrete period tax expense of $10,800,000 related to cash repatriation that was recorded in the second quarter of 2013.

CTS’ continuing practice is to recognize interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters as part of income tax expense. For the nine months ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013, CTS did not accrue any interest or penalties into income tax expense.

The repatriation to the U.S. of approximately $30,000,000 during the second quarter of 2013 resulted from a reduction in the amount of earnings required to remain permanently reinvested in Singapore that was made possible by the June 2013 restructuring plan. No deferred income taxes had been previously recorded for unremitted earnings from Singapore due to previous conclusions that the earnings were permanently reinvested.

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Discontinued Operations	'
	NOTE 15 – Discontinued Operations
	On October 2, 2013, the company completed the sale of its Electronics Manufacturing Services (“EMS”) Business to Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (“Benchmark”) for approximately $75,000,000 in cash. Included were five manufacturing facilities located in Moorpark, CA, Londonderry, NH, Bangkok, Thailand, Matamoros, Mexico and San Jose, CA and approximately 1,000 employees.
	The Condensed Statement of Earnings of the EMS discontinued operations is as follows:
		Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
	($ in thousands)	September 29, 2013		September 29, 2013
	Net sales	$	55,931	$	153,561
	Cost of goods sold		50,402		140,550
	Selling, general and administrative expenses		2,938		10,260
	Restructuring and impairment charge		52		648
	Operating income		2,539		2,103
	Other income, net		187		254
	Earnings before income taxes		2,726		2,357
	Income tax expense		1,022		1,154
	Net earnings from discontinued operations	$	1,704	$	1,203

Recent_Accounting_Pronouncemen

Recent Accounting Pronouncements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]	'
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	'
	NOTE 16 – Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	ASU 2014-12, “Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period”
	In June 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-12, “Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period”. The amended guidance requires that a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period should be treated as a performance condition.
	Current U.S. GAAP does not contain explicit guidance on whether to treat a performance target that could be achieved after the requisite service period as a performance condition that affects vesting or as a nonvesting condition that affects the grant-date fair value of an award. The amendments in this update provide explicit guidance for those awards.
	The amendments are effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015. Earlier adoption is permitted. Entities may apply the amendments either prospectively to all awards granted or modified after the effective date, or retrospectively to all awards with performance targets that are outstanding as of the beginning of the earliest annual period presented in the financial statements and to all new or modified awards thereafter. These provisions will not have a material impact on our financial statements.
	ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)”
	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”. The guidance in this ASU affects any entity that either enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for the transfer of nonfinancial assets unless those contracts are within the scope of other standards (for example, insurance contracts or lease contracts). The new revenue recognition guidance more closely aligns US GAAP with IFRS. The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.
	To achieve that core principle, an entity should apply the following steps:
	Step 1: Identify the contract(s) with a customer.
	Step 2: Identify the performance obligations in the contract.
	Step 3: Determine the transaction price.
	Step 4: Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract.
	Step 5: Recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation.
	The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within that reporting period. Early adoption is not permitted. These provisions of this guidance are still being evaluated. The impact on CTS’ financial statements has not yet been determined.
	ASU 2014-08, “Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity”
	In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-08, “Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity”. The ASU is aimed at reducing the frequency of disposals reported as discontinued operations by focusing on strategic shifts that have or will have a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results. In another change from current US GAAP, the guidance permits companies to have continuing cash flows and significant continuing involvement with the disposed component. The new definition of a discontinued operation more closely aligns US GAAP with IFRS.
	The ASU requires the reclassification of assets and liabilities of a discontinued operation in the statement of financial position for all prior periods presented. The standard expands the disclosures for discontinued operations and requires new disclosures related to individually material disposals that do not meet the definition of a discontinued operation, an entity’s continuing involvement with a discontinued operation following the disposal date and retained equity method investments in a discontinued operation.
	The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014 and interim periods within that year. The ASU is applied prospectively. Early adoption is permitted but only for disposals (or classifications as held for sale) that have not been reported in financial statements previously issued or available for issue. These provisions will not have a material impact on our financial statements.
	ASU 2014-06, “Technical Corrections and Improvements Related to Glossary Terms”
	In March 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-06, “Technical Corrections and Improvements Related to Glossary Terms”. The new guidance is designed to clarify the Master Glossary of the Codification, consolidate multiple instances of the same into a single definition and make minor improvements to the Master Glossary. The FASB said the amendments are not expected to result in substantial changes to the application of existing guidance. These provisions are effective upon issuance. These provisions will not have a material impact on our financial statements.

Basis_of_Presentation_Policies

Basis of Presentation (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by CTS Corporation (“CTS” or “the Company”), without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements, notes thereto, and other information included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring items) necessary for a fair statement, in all material respects, of the financial position and results of operations for the periods presented. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire year.
Reclassifications	'
	Reclassifications
	Certain reclassifications for discontinued operations have been made for the prior periods presented in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements to conform to the current period’s presentation.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	'
	ASU 2014-12, “Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period”
	In June 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-12, “Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period”. The amended guidance requires that a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period should be treated as a performance condition.
	Current U.S. GAAP does not contain explicit guidance on whether to treat a performance target that could be achieved after the requisite service period as a performance condition that affects vesting or as a nonvesting condition that affects the grant-date fair value of an award. The amendments in this update provide explicit guidance for those awards.
	The amendments are effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015. Earlier adoption is permitted. Entities may apply the amendments either prospectively to all awards granted or modified after the effective date, or retrospectively to all awards with performance targets that are outstanding as of the beginning of the earliest annual period presented in the financial statements and to all new or modified awards thereafter. These provisions will not have a material impact on our financial statements.
	ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)”
	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”. The guidance in this ASU affects any entity that either enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for the transfer of nonfinancial assets unless those contracts are within the scope of other standards (for example, insurance contracts or lease contracts). The new revenue recognition guidance more closely aligns US GAAP with IFRS. The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.
	To achieve that core principle, an entity should apply the following steps:
	Step 1: Identify the contract(s) with a customer.
	Step 2: Identify the performance obligations in the contract.
	Step 3: Determine the transaction price.
	Step 4: Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract.
	Step 5: Recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation.
	The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within that reporting period. Early adoption is not permitted. These provisions of this guidance are still being evaluated. The impact on CTS’ financial statements has not yet been determined.
	ASU 2014-08, “Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity”
	In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-08, “Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity”. The ASU is aimed at reducing the frequency of disposals reported as discontinued operations by focusing on strategic shifts that have or will have a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results. In another change from current US GAAP, the guidance permits companies to have continuing cash flows and significant continuing involvement with the disposed component. The new definition of a discontinued operation more closely aligns US GAAP with IFRS.
	The ASU requires the reclassification of assets and liabilities of a discontinued operation in the statement of financial position for all prior periods presented. The standard expands the disclosures for discontinued operations and requires new disclosures related to individually material disposals that do not meet the definition of a discontinued operation, an entity’s continuing involvement with a discontinued operation following the disposal date and retained equity method investments in a discontinued operation.
	The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014 and interim periods within that year. The ASU is applied prospectively. Early adoption is permitted but only for disposals (or classifications as held for sale) that have not been reported in financial statements previously issued or available for issue. These provisions will not have a material impact on our financial statements.
	ASU 2014-06, “Technical Corrections and Improvements Related to Glossary Terms”
	In March 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-06, “Technical Corrections and Improvements Related to Glossary Terms”. The new guidance is designed to clarify the Master Glossary of the Codification, consolidate multiple instances of the same into a single definition and make minor improvements to the Master Glossary. The FASB said the amendments are not expected to result in substantial changes to the application of existing guidance. These provisions are effective upon issuance. These provisions will not have a material impact on our financial statements.

Accounts_Receivable_Tables

Accounts Receivable (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Components of Accounts Receivable	'
	The components of accounts receivable are as follows:
		As of
	($ in thousands)	September 28, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Accounts receivable, gross	$	63,198		$	62,806
	Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts		(105	)		(139	)
	Accounts receivable, net	$	63,093		$	62,667

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Summary of Inventories	'
	Inventories consist of the following:
		As of
	($ in thousands)	September 28, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Finished goods	$	12,119		$	10,310
	Work-in-process		7,778			7,492
	Raw materials		17,705			19,021
	Less: Inventory reserves		(7,694	)		(4,597	))
	Inventories, net	$	29,908		$	32,226

Retirement_Plans_Tables

Retirement Plans (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Net Pension Income or Postretirement Expense	'
	Net pension (income) expense for our domestic and foreign plans was as follows:
			Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	($ in thousands)		September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013			September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013
	Net pension (income) expense		$	(637	)	$	533		$	(1,717	)	$	1,623
	Net pension expense breakdown for our domestic and foreign plans include the following components:
	Three months:
			Domestic Pension Plans						Foreign Pension Plans
			Three Months Ended						Three Months Ended
	($ in thousands)		September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013			September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013
	Service cost		$	48		$	648		$	21		$	28
	Interest cost			3,052			2,711			156			134
	Expected return on plan assets (1)			(5,209	)		(5,042	)		(172	)		(103	)
	Amortization of prior service cost			—			138			—			—
	Amortization of loss			1,408			1,921			59			98
	(Income) expense, net		$	(701	)	$	376		$	64		$	157
	Nine months:
			Domestic Pension Plans						Foreign Pension Plans
			Nine Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	($ in thousands)		September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013			September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013
	Service cost		$	144		$	1,945		$	63		$	84
	Interest cost			9,163			8,134			461			398
	Expected return on plan assets (1)			(15,625	)		(15,127	)		(509	)		(305	)
	Amortization of prior service cost			—			436			—			—
	Amortization of loss			4,237			5,763			177			295
	Other cost due to retirement			172			—			—			—
	(Income) expense, net		$	(1,909	)	$	1,151		$	192		$	472
	-1	Expected return on plan assets is net of expected investment expenses and certain administrative expenses.
	Net postretirement expense for our postretirement plan includes the following components:
			Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	($ in thousands)		September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013			September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013
	Other postretirement benefit plan
	Service cost		$	1		$	2		$	3		$	6
	Interest cost			57			56			172			167
	Amortization of gain			(39	)		—			(118	)		—
	Postretirement expense		$	19		$	58		$	57		$	173

Other_Intangible_Assets_Tables

Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Summary of Intangible Assets	'
	Intangible assets consist of the following as of:
		As of
		28-Sep-14
	($ in thousands)	Gross		Accumulated			Net Amount
		Carrying		Amortization
		Amount
	Amortized intangible assets:
	Customer lists/relationships	$	51,804	$	(23,492	)	$	28,312
	Patents		10,319		(10,319	)		—
	Other intangibles		12,270		(3,615	)		8,655
	Other intangible assets, net	$	74,393	$	(37,426	)	$	36,967
	Amortization expense for the nine months ended September 28, 2014			$	3,125
		As of
		December 31, 2013
	($ in thousands)	Gross		Accumulated			Net Amount
		Carrying		Amortization
		Amount
	Amortized intangible assets:
	Customer lists/relationships	$	51,804	$	(21,490	)	$	30,314
	Patents		10,319		(10,319	)		—
	Other intangibles		12,270		(2,492	)		9,778
	Other intangible assets, net	$	74,393	$	(34,301	)	$	40,092
	Amortization expense for the nine months ended September 29, 2013			$	3,623
Summary of Amortization Expense	'
	Amortization expense remaining for other intangible assets is as follows:
	($ in thousands)	Amortization
		expense
	2014	$	1,067
	2015		3,947
	2016		3,647
	2017		3,569
	2018		3,484
	Thereafter		21,253
	Total amortization expense	$	36,967

Costs_Associated_with_Exit_and1

Costs Associated with Exit and Restructuring Activities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Restructuring and Restructuring Related Charges of Actual Costs	'
	The following table displays the planned restructuring and restructuring-related charges associated with the April 2014 Plan, as well as a summary of the actual costs incurred through September 28, 2014:
	April 2014 Plan
	($ in thousands)	Planned			Actual costs
		Costs			incurred through
					September 28,
					2014
	Inventory write-down	$	250		$	—
	Equipment relocation		500			—
	Other charges		350			—
	Restructuring related charges, included in cost of goods sold	$	1,100		$	—
	Workforce reduction	$	4,100		$	2,980
	Asset impairment charge		—			—
	Other charges, including pension termination costs		500			—
	Restructuring and impairment charges	$	4,600		$	2,980
	Total restructuring, impairment and restructuring related charges	$	5,700		$	2,980
	June 2013 Plan
	($ in thousands)	Planned			Actual costs
		Costs			incurred through
					September 28,
					2014
	Inventory write-down	$	800		$	1,143
	Equipment relocation		900			1,288
	Other charges		100			549
	Restructuring-related charges, included in cost of goods sold	$	1,800		$	2,980
	Workforce reduction	$	8,300		$	8,189
	Asset impairment charge		3,000			4,464
	Other charges, including pension termination costs		5,500			515
	Restructuring and impairment charges	$	16,800		$	13,168
	Total restructuring and restructuring-related charges	$	18,600		$	16,148
Restructuring Reserve Activity	'
	The following table displays the restructuring reserve activity for the period ended September 28, 2014:
	June 2013 Plan and April 2014 Plan
	($ in thousands)
	Restructuring liability at January 1, 2014	$	3,100
	Restructuring and restructuring-related charges, excluding asset impairments and write-offs		5,571
	Cost paid		(5,622	)
	Restructuring liability at September 28, 2014	$	3,049
	The following table displays the restructuring reserve activity related to the December 2012 Plan:
	December 2012 Plan
	($ in thousands)
	Restructuring liability at January 1, 2013	$	1,600
	Restructuring and restructuring-related charges, excluding asset impairments and write-offs		800
	Cost paid		(2,400	)
	Restructuring liability at December 31, 2013	$	0

Accrued_liabilities_Tables

Accrued liabilities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Components of Accrued Liabilities	'
	The components of Accrued liabilities are as follows:
		As of
	($ in thousands)	September 28, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Accrued product related costs	$	5,967	$	5,429
	Accrued income taxes		4,333		2,666
	Accrued property and other taxes		1,633		1,718
	Dividends payable		1,342		1,342
	Other accrued liabilities		14,130		16,091
	Total accrued liabilities	$	27,405	$	27,246

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Long-Term Debt	'
	Long-term debt was comprised of the following:
		As of
	($ in thousands)	September 28, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Revolving credit facility due in 2017	$	80,300		$	75,000
	Weighted average interest rate		1.5	%		1.9	%
	Amount available	$	117,235		$	122,400
	Total credit facility	$	200,000		$	200,000
	Standby letters of credit	$	2,465		$	2,600
	Commitment fee percentage per annum		0.25			0.3
Summary of Interest Rate Swaps Activity Recorded in Other Comprehensive Income Before Tax	'
	Interest rate swaps activity recorded in Other Comprehensive Income before tax includes the following:
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	($ in thousands)	September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013			September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013
	Unrealized gain (loss)	$	124		$	(428	)	$	(288	)	$	373
	Realized loss reclassified to interest expense	$	123		$	81		$	363		$	236
Summary of Interest Rate Swaps Included on Balance Sheets	'
	Interest rate swaps included on the balance sheets are comprised of the following:
		As of
	($ in thousands)	September 28, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Accrued liabilities	$	583		$	392
	Other long-term obligations	$	340		$	604

Other_Comprehensive_Income_Tab

Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Equity [Abstract]	'
Summary of Components of Other Comprehensive Loss	'
	The components of other comprehensive loss for the three months ended September 28, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
			As of			Gain (Loss)			Gain (Loss)		Three months			As of
			June 29, 2014			recognized			reclassified		ended			September 28, 2014
						in			from AOCI		September 28,
						OCI			to income		2014
	Changes in fair market value of hedges:
	Gross		$	(1,170	)	$	124		$	123	$	247		$	(923	)
	Income tax (benefit)			(447	)		47			47		94			(353	)
	Net			(723	)		77			76		153			(570	)
	Changes in unrealized pension cost:
	Gross			(135,180	)		1,575			—		1,575			(133,605	)
	Income tax (benefit)			(53,896	)		539			—		539			(53,357	)
	Net			(81,284	)		1,036			—		1,036			(80,248	)
	Cumulative translation adjustment:
	Gross			1,470			(590	)		—		(590	)		880
	Income tax (benefit)			(1,155	)		391			—		391			(764	)
	Net			2,625			(981	)		—		(981	)		1,644
	Total accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income		$	(79,382	)	$	132		$	76	$	208		$	(79,174	)
	The components of other comprehensive loss for the three months ended September 29, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):
			As of			Gain (Loss)			Gain (Loss)		Three months			As of
			June 30, 2013			recognized			reclassified		ended			September 29, 2013
						in			from AOCI		September 29,
						OCI			to income		2013
	Changes in fair market value of hedges:
	Gross		$	(650	)	$	(428	)	$	81	$	(347	)	$	(997	)
	Income tax (benefit)			(253	)		(168	)		31		(137	)		(390	)
	Net			(397	)		(260	)		50		(210	)		(607	)
	Changes in unrealized pension cost:
	Gross			(194,629	)		—			1,943		1,943			(192,686	)
	Income tax (benefit)			(76,660	)		—			771		771			(75,889	)
	Net			(117,969	)		—			1,172		1,172			(116,797	)
	Cumulative translation adjustment:
	Gross			(473	)		914			—		914			441
	Income tax (benefit)			(182	)		(430	)		—		(430	)		(612	)
	Net			(291	)		1,344			—		1,344			1,053
	Total accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income		$	(118,657	)	$	1,084		$	1,222	$	2,306		$	(116,351	)
	The components of other comprehensive loss for the nine months ended September 28, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
			As of			Gain (Loss)			Gain (Loss)		Nine months			As of
			December 31,			Recognized			reclassified		ended			September 28, 2014
			2013			in			from AOCI		September 29,
						OCI			to income		2014
	Changes in fair market value of hedges :
	Gross		$	(998	)	$	(288	)	$	363	$	75		$	(923	)
	Income tax (benefit)			(402	)		(90	)		139		49			(353	)
	Net			(596	)		(198	)		224		26			(570	)
	Changes in unrealized pension cost:
	Gross			(138,133	)		4,356	(1)		172		4,528			(133,605	)
	Income tax (benefit)			(55,028	)		1,605			66		1,671			(53,357	)
	Net			(83,105	)		2,751			106		2,857			(80,248	)
	Cumulative translation adjustment:
	Gross			949			(69	)		—		(69	)		880
	Income tax (benefit)			(855	)		91			—		91			(764	)
	Net			1,804			(160	)		—		(160	)		1,644
	Total accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income		$	(81,897	)	$	2,393		$	330	$	2,723		$	(79,174	)
	The components of other comprehensive loss for the nine months ended September 29, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):
			As of			Gain (Loss)			Gain (Loss)		Nine months			As of
			December 31,			recognized			reclassified		ended			September 29, 2013
			2012			in			from AOCI		September 29,
						OCI			to income		2013
	Changes in fair market value of hedges :
	Gross		$	(1,606	)	$	373		$	236	$	609		$	(997	)
	Income tax (benefit)			(626	)		144			92		236			(390	)
	Net			(980	)		229			144		373			(607	)
Changes in unrealized pension cost:
Gross			(199,241	)		—			6,555		6,555			(192,686	)
Income tax (benefit)			(78,398	)		—			2,509		2,509			(75,889	)
Net			(120,843	)		—			4,046		4,046			(116,797	)
Cumulative translation adjustment:
Gross			575			(134	)		—		(134	)		441
Income tax (benefit)			(644	)		32			—		32			(612	)
Net			1,219			(166	)		—		(166	)		1,053
Total accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income		$	(120,604	)	$	63		$	4,190	$	4,253		$	(116,351	)
-1	The actuarial loss reclassified to income for 2014 was recognized in Cost of goods sold of $1,557, Selling, general and administrative expenses of $2,129, and Research and development expenses of $670, in CTS’ Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings.

Shareholders_Equity_Tables

Shareholders' Equity (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Equity [Abstract]	'
Summary of Share Count and Par Value Data Related to Shareholders' Equity	'
	Share count and par value data related to shareholders’ equity are as follows:
		As of
		September 28, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Preferred Stock
	Par value per share	$	No par value		$	No par value
	Shares authorized		25,000,000			25,000,000
	Shares outstanding		—			—
	Common Stock
	Par value per share	$	No par value		$	No par value
	Shares authorized		75,000,000			75,000,000
	Shares issued		56,082,249			55,808,008
	Shares outstanding		33,544,723			33,558,864
	Treasury stock
	Shares held		22,537,526			22,249,144
Summary of Common Shares Outstanding	'
	A roll forward of common shares outstanding is as follows:
		Nine Months Ended
		September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013
	Balance at the beginning of the year		33,558,864			33,433,128
	Repurchases		(288,382	)		(199,969	)
	Stock option issuances		101,350			226,449
	Restricted share issuances		172,891			203,704
	Restricted share forfeitures		—			—
	Shares withheld for tax obligations		—			—
	Balance at the end of the period		33,544,723			33,663,312
Potentially Dilutive Securities Earnings Per Share	'
	The following table shows the potentially dilutive securities which have been excluded from the dilutive earnings per share calculation because they are either anti-dilutive, or the exercise price exceeds the average market price.
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013			September 28, 2014		September 29 , 2013
	Potentially dilutive securities		—			25			—		634

EquityBased_compensation_Table

Equity-Based compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Summary of Equity-Based Compensation Expense	'
	The following table summarizes the compensation expense included in Selling, general and administrative expenses in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings related to equity-based compensation plans:
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	($ in thousands)	September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013			September 28, 2014		September 29, 2013
	Service-Based RSUs		397			444			1,080		1,961
	Performance-Based RSUs		146			117			419		690
	Market-Based RSUs		117			99			340		490
	Total	$	660		$	660		$	1,839	$	3,141
	Income tax benefit	$	252		$	252		$	703	$	1,200
Summary of Equity-Based Compensation Expense related to Non-Vested RSUs	'
	The following table summarizes the unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested RSUs by type and the weighted average period in which the expense is to be recognized:
	($ in thousands)	Unrecognized			Weighted average
		compensation expense			period
		at September 28, 2014
	Service-Based RSUs		1,439		1.2 years
	Performance-Based RSUs		1,064		1.4 years
	Market-Based RSUs		775		1.3 years
	Total	$	3,278
Summary of Status of Equity-Based Compensation Plans	'
	The following table summarizes the status of these plans as of September 28, 2014:
		2014 Plan			2009 Plan			2004 Plan		2001 Plan
	Awards originally available		1,500,000			3,400,000			6,500,000		2,000,000
	Stock options outstanding		—			—			5,200		—
	Restricted stock units outstanding		6,500			425,156			101,223		—
	Options exercisable		—			—			5,200		—
	Awards available for grant		1,493,500			1,593,853			106,423		—
Summary of Status of Stock Options	'
	A summary of the status of stock options as of September 28, 2014 and the nine month period then ended is presented below:
		Nine Months Ended
		September 28, 2014
		Options			Weighted-
					Average
					Exercise Price
	Outstanding at beginning of year		123,000		$	12.78
	Exercised		(115,100	)	$	12.84
	Expired		(2,700	)	$	11.04
	Forfeited		—		$	—
	Outstanding at end of period		5,200		$	12.35
	Exercisable at end of period		5,200		$	12.35
					Nine Months Ended
					28-Sep-14
	Intrinsic values of share options exercised				$	831,000
	Weighted average remaining contractual life					1.2 years
	Aggregate intrinsic values of options outstanding and options exercisable				$	22,000
Summary of Service-Based Restricted Stock Units	'
	A summary of the status of RSUs is presented below:
		Nine Months Ended
		September 28, 2014
		RSUs			Weighted-
					average
					Grant-Date
					Fair Value
	Outstanding at beginning of year		630,288		$	10.36
	Granted		90,115		$	19.05
	Converted		(128,108	)	$	10.74
	Forfeited		(59,416	)	$	11.99
	Outstanding at end of period		532,879		$	11.55
Schedule of Performance-Based RSUs	'
	Performance-Based RSUs include the following components:
	Grant Date	Target Units			Vesting Year		Vesting Dependency	Units Awarded
	February 8, 2012		45,850		2014		Sales growth		—
	February 8, 2012		39,300		2014		Cash flow		69,600
	February 11, 2013		77,700		2016		Sales growth		—
	February 11, 2013		66,600		2016		Cash flow		—
	February 14, 2014		25,085		2017		Sales growth		—
	February 14, 2014		21,500		2017		Cash flow		—
Schedule of Market-Based RSUs	'
	Market-Based RSUs include the following components:
	Grant Date	Target Units			Vesting Year		Number of Peer	Units Awarded
							Group Companies
	February 8, 2012		45,850		2014		28		63,800
	February 11, 2013		77,700		2016		20		—
	February 11, 2013		32,500		2016		20		—
	February 14, 2014		25,085		2017		15		—

Fair_Value_Measurement_Tables

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2014

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

'

Non-Financial Assets Measured and Recorded at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring

'

The table below summarizes the non-financial assets that were measured and recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of September 28, 2014 and the loss recorded during the nine months ended September 28, 2014 on those assets:

($ in thousands)

Carrying

Quoted Prices

Significant

Significant

Loss for Nine

Value at

in Active

Other

Unobservable

Months Ended

September 28,

Markets for

Observable

Inputs

September 28,

2014

Identical

Inputs

(Level 3)

2014

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

Long-lived assets

—

—

—

—

79

Summary of Financial Liability Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

'

The table below summarizes the financial liability that was measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 28, 2014 and the loss recorded during the nine months ended September 28, 2014:

($ in thousands)

Carrying

Quoted Prices

Significant

Significant

Loss for Nine

Value at

in Active

Other

Unobservable

Months Ended

September 28,

Markets for

Observable

Inputs

September 28,

2014

Identical

Inputs

(Level 3)

2014

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

Interest rate swap – cash flow hedge

$

923

$

—

$

923

$

—

$

363

The table below summarizes the financial liability that was measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2013 and the loss recorded during the year ended December 31, 2013:

($ in thousands)

Carrying

Quoted Prices

Significant

Significant

Loss for Year

Value at

in Active

Other

Unobservable

Ended

December 31,

Markets for

Observable

Inputs

December 31,

2013

Identical

Inputs

(Level 3)

2013

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

Interest rate swap – cash flow hedge

$

998

$

—

$

998

$

—

$

322

Reconciliation of Recurring Financial Liability Related to Interest Rate Swaps

'

The table below provides a reconciliation of the recurring financial liability related to interest rate swaps:

($ in thousands)

Interest Rate

Swaps

Balance at January 1, 2013

$

(1,609

)

Total gains/(losses) for the period:

Included in earnings

322

Included in other comprehensive income

289

Balance at January 1, 2014

$

(998

)

Total gains/(losses) for the period:

Included in earnings

363

Included in other comprehensive income

(288

)

Balance at September 28, 2014

$

(923

)

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2014

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

'

Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate

'

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

September 28, 2014

September 29, 2013

September 28, 2014

September 29, 2013

Effective tax rate

31.9

%

33.3

%

36.1

%

118.6

%

Discontinued_Operations_Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Statement of Earnings of Discontinued Operation	'
	The Condensed Statement of Earnings of the EMS discontinued operations is as follows:
		Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
	($ in thousands)	September 29, 2013		September 29, 2013
	Net sales	$	55,931	$	153,561
	Cost of goods sold		50,402		140,550
	Selling, general and administrative expenses		2,938		10,260
	Restructuring and impairment charge		52		648
	Operating income		2,539		2,103
	Other income, net		187		254
	Earnings before income taxes		2,726		2,357
	Income tax expense		1,022		1,154
	Net earnings from discontinued operations	$	1,704	$	1,203

Basis_of_Presentation_Addition

Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 02, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014
	Segment	Segment
Basis Of Presentation [Abstract]	'	'
Approximate amount of cash received from sale of business	$75	'
Number or reportable segments	2	1

Accounts_Receivable_Components

Accounts Receivable - Components of Accounts Receivable (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Receivables [Abstract]	'	'
Accounts receivable, gross	$63,198	$62,806
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts	-105	-139
Accounts receivable, net	$63,093	$62,667

Inventories_Summary_of_Invento

Inventories - Summary of Inventories (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory, Net [Abstract]	'	'
Finished goods	$12,119	$10,310
Work-in-process	7,778	7,492
Raw materials	17,705	19,021
Less: Inventory reserves	-7,694	-4,597
Inventories, net	$29,908	$32,226

Retirement_Plans_Net_Pension_I

Retirement Plans - Net Pension Income or Postretirement Expense (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net pension (income) expense, net	($637)	$533	($1,717)	$1,623
Domestic Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Service cost	48	648	144	1,945
Interest cost	3,052	2,711	9,163	8,134
Expected return on plan assets	-5,209	-5,042	-15,625	-15,127
Amortization of prior service cost	'	138	'	436
Amortization of (gain) loss	1,408	1,921	4,237	5,763
Other cost due to retirement	'	'	172	'
Net pension (income) expense, net	-701	376	-1,909	1,151
Foreign Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Service cost	21	28	63	84
Interest cost	156	134	461	398
Expected return on plan assets	-172	-103	-509	-305
Amortization of (gain) loss	59	98	177	295
Net pension (income) expense, net	64	157	192	472
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Service cost	1	2	3	6
Interest cost	57	56	172	167
Amortization of (gain) loss	-39	'	-118	'
Net pension (income) expense, net	$19	$58	$57	$173

Other_Intangible_Assets_Summar

Other Intangible Assets - Summary of Intangible Assets (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Amortization expense	$3,125	$3,623
Gross Carrying Amount	74,393	74,393
Accumulated Amortization	-37,426	-34,301
Net Amount	36,967	40,092
Customer lists / relationships [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	51,804	51,804
Accumulated Amortization	-23,492	-21,490
Net Amount	28,312	30,314
Patents [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	10,319	10,319
Accumulated Amortization	-10,319	-10,319
Net Amount	'	'
Other intangibles [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	12,270	12,270
Accumulated Amortization	-3,615	-2,492
Net Amount	$8,655	$9,778

Other_Intangible_Assets_Summar1

Other Intangible Assets - Summary of Amortization Expense (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Maturity Schedule [Abstract]	'	'
2014	$1,067	'
2015	3,947	'
2016	3,647	'
2017	3,569	'
2018	3,484	'
Thereafter	21,253	'
Net Amount	$36,967	$40,092

Costs_Associated_with_Exit_and2

Costs Associated with Exit and Restructuring Activities - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Apr. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 28, 2014

Sep. 29, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Sep. 28, 2014

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 28, 2014

Sep. 28, 2014

Sep. 28, 2014

Sep. 28, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Sep. 28, 2014

Sep. 28, 2014

Sep. 28, 2014

Sep. 28, 2014

Sep. 28, 2014

Sep. 28, 2014

Sep. 28, 2014

Sep. 28, 2014

Person

Person

Restructuring related charges, included in cost of goods sold [Member]

Restructuring related charges, included in cost of goods sold [Member]

Restructuring and impairment charges [Member]

Restructuring and impairment charges [Member]

June 2013 Plan [Member]

June 2013 Plan [Member]

June 2013 Plan [Member]

June 2013 Plan [Member]

June 2013 Plan [Member]

June 2013 Plan [Member]

June 2013 Plan [Member]

April 2014 Plan [Member]

April 2014 Plan [Member]

Person

Restructuring related charges, included in cost of goods sold [Member]

Restructuring related charges, included in cost of goods sold [Member]

Restructuring and impairment charges [Member]

Restructuring and impairment charges [Member]

Restructuring and impairment charges [Member]

Restructuring and impairment charges [Member]

Restructuring Charges [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Restructuring and impairment charges

'

'

$2,064

'

$200

$6,210

'

'

'

$1,570

$4,806

'

$1,489

$3,230

$494

$1,404

$995

$1,827

$575

$2,980

Restructuring related charges

'

'

$1,570

$901

'

$4,806

$8,107

$494

$1,404

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Elimination of workforce

120

190

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

350

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Costs_Associated_with_Exit_and3

Costs Associated with Exit and Restructuring Activities - Restructuring and Restructuring Related Charges of Actual Costs (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 28, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
June 2013 Plan [Member]	'
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]	'
Planned Costs	$18,600
Actual costs incurred	16,148
June 2013 Plan [Member] | Restructuring related charges, included in cost of goods sold [Member]	'
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]	'
Planned Costs	1,800
Actual costs incurred	2,980
June 2013 Plan [Member] | Inventory write-down [Member]	'
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]	'
Planned Costs	800
Actual costs incurred	1,143
June 2013 Plan [Member] | Equipment relocation [Member]	'
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]	'
Planned Costs	900
Actual costs incurred	1,288
June 2013 Plan [Member] | Other charges [Member]	'
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]	'
Planned Costs	100
Actual costs incurred	549
June 2013 Plan [Member] | Workforce reduction [Member]	'
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]	'
Planned Costs	8,300
Actual costs incurred	8,189
June 2013 Plan [Member] | Asset impairments charge [Member]	'
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]	'
Planned Costs	3,000
Actual costs incurred	4,464
June 2013 Plan [Member] | Other charges, including pension termination costs [Member]	'
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]	'
Planned Costs	5,500
Actual costs incurred	515
June 2013 Plan [Member] | Restructuring and impairment charges [Member]	'
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]	'
Planned Costs	16,800
Actual costs incurred	13,168
April 2014 Plan [Member]	'
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]	'
Planned Costs	5,700
Actual costs incurred	2,980
April 2014 Plan [Member] | Restructuring related charges, included in cost of goods sold [Member]	'
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]	'
Planned Costs	1,100
April 2014 Plan [Member] | Inventory write-down [Member]	'
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]	'
Planned Costs	250
April 2014 Plan [Member] | Equipment relocation [Member]	'
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]	'
Planned Costs	500
April 2014 Plan [Member] | Other charges [Member]	'
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]	'
Planned Costs	350
April 2014 Plan [Member] | Workforce reduction [Member]	'
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]	'
Planned Costs	4,100
Actual costs incurred	2,980
April 2014 Plan [Member] | Other charges, including pension termination costs [Member]	'
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]	'
Planned Costs	500
April 2014 Plan [Member] | Restructuring and impairment charges [Member]	'
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]	'
Planned Costs	4,600
Actual costs incurred	$2,980

Costs_Associated_with_Exit_and4

Costs Associated with Exit and Restructuring Activities - Restructuring Reserve Activity (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
	June 2013 Plan and April 2014 Plan [Member]	December 2012 Plan [Member]
Restructuring Reserve Activity	'	'
Restructuring liability at beginning	$3,100	$1,600
Restructuring and restructuring-related charges, excluding asset impairments and write-offs	5,571	800
Cost paid	-5,622	-2,400
Restructuring liability at ending	$3,049	$0

Accrued_liabilities_Components

Accrued liabilities - Components of Accrued Liabilities (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities [Abstract]	'	'
Accrued product related costs	$5,967	$5,429
Accrued income taxes	4,333	2,666
Accrued property and other taxes	1,633	1,718
Dividends payable	1,342	1,342
Other accrued liabilities	14,130	16,091
Total accrued liabilities	$27,405	$27,246

Debt_LongTerm_Debt_Detail

Debt - Long-Term Debt (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Credit Facilities [Line Items]	'	'
Long term debt	$80,300	$75,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	'	'
Credit Facilities [Line Items]	'	'
Long term debt	80,300	75,000
Weighted average interest rate	1.50%	1.90%
Amount available	117,235	122,400
Total credit facility	200,000	200,000
Standby letters of credit	$2,465	$2,600
Commitment fee percentage per annum	0.25%	0.30%

Debt_LongTerm_Debt_Parenthetic

Debt - Long-Term Debt (Parenthetical) (Detail) (Revolving Credit Facility [Member])	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'
Due date of long term debt	'2017

Debt_Additional_Information_De

Debt - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Swap	Swap
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Number of interest rate derivatives held	4	4
Interest Rate Swap [Member]	'	'
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Amount of swap agreement	25	50

Debt_Summary_of_Interest_Rate_

Debt - Summary of Interest Rate Swaps Activity Recorded in Other Comprehensive Income Before Tax (Detail) (Interest Rate Swap [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Interest Rate Swap [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Unrealized gain (loss)	$124	($428)	($288)	$373	$289
Realized loss reclassified to interest expense	$123	$81	$363	$236	'

Debt_Summary_of_Interest_Rate_1

Debt - Summary of Interest Rate Swaps Included on Balance Sheets (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Accrued liabilities	$583	$392
Other long-term obligations	$340	$604

Other_Comprehensive_Income_Sum

Other Comprehensive Income - Summary of Components of Other Comprehensive Loss (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013
Reclassification Adjustment Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, Net, Beginning balance	($79,382)	($118,657)	($81,897)	($120,604)
Gain (Loss) recognized in OCI, Net	132	1,084	2,393	63
Gain (Loss) recognized in OCI, Net	132	1,084	2,393	63
Gain (Loss) reclassified from AOCI to income, Net	76	1,222	330	4,190
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, Net	208	2,306	2,723	4,253
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, Net, Ending balance	-79,174	-116,351	-79,174	-116,351
Changes in Fair Market Value of Hedges [Member]	'	'	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, Gross, Beginning balance	-1,170	-650	-998	-1,606
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, Income tax (benefit), Beginning balance	-447	-253	-402	-626
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, Net, Beginning balance	-723	-397	-596	-980
Gain (Loss) recognized in OCI, Gross	124	-428	-288	373
Gain (Loss) recognized in OCI, Income tax (benefit)	47	-168	-90	144
Gain (Loss) recognized in OCI, Net	77	-260	-198	229
Gain (Loss) recognized in OCI, Gross	124	-428	-288	373
Gain (Loss) recognized in OCI, Net	77	-260	-198	229
Gain (Loss) reclassified from AOCI to income, Gross	123	81	363	236
Gain (Loss) reclassified from AOCI to income, Income tax (benefit)	47	31	139	92
Gain (Loss) reclassified from AOCI to income, Net	76	50	224	144
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, Gross	247	-347	75	609
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, Income tax (benefit)	94	-137	49	236
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, Net	153	-210	26	373
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, Gross, Ending balance	-923	-997	-923	-997
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, Income tax (benefit), Ending balance	-353	-390	-353	-390
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, Net, Ending balance	-570	-607	-570	-607
Changes in Unrealized Pension Cost [Member]	'	'	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, Gross, Beginning balance	-135,180	-194,629	-138,133	-199,241
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, Income tax (benefit), Beginning balance	-53,896	-76,660	-55,028	-78,398
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, Net, Beginning balance	-81,284	-117,969	-83,105	-120,843
Gain (Loss) recognized in OCI, Gross	1,575	'	4,356	'
Gain (Loss) recognized in OCI, Income tax (benefit)	539	'	1,605	'
Gain (Loss) recognized in OCI, Net	1,036	'	2,751	'
Gain (Loss) recognized in OCI, Gross	1,575	'	4,356	'
Gain (Loss) recognized in OCI, Net	1,036	'	2,751	'
Gain (Loss) reclassified from AOCI to income, Gross	'	1,943	172	6,555
Gain (Loss) reclassified from AOCI to income, Income tax (benefit)	'	771	66	2,509
Gain (Loss) reclassified from AOCI to income, Net	'	1,172	106	4,046
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, Gross	1,575	1,943	4,528	6,555
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, Income tax (benefit)	539	771	1,671	2,509
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, Net	1,036	1,172	2,857	4,046
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, Gross, Ending balance	-133,605	-192,686	-133,605	-192,686
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, Income tax (benefit), Ending balance	-53,357	-75,889	-53,357	-75,889
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, Net, Ending balance	-80,248	-116,797	-80,248	-116,797
Cumulative Translation Adjustment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, Gross, Beginning balance	1,470	-473	949	575
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, Income tax (benefit), Beginning balance	-1,155	-182	-855	-644
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, Net, Beginning balance	2,625	-291	1,804	1,219
Gain (Loss) recognized in OCI, Gross	-590	914	-69	-134
Gain (Loss) recognized in OCI, Income tax (benefit)	391	-430	91	32
Gain (Loss) recognized in OCI, Net	-981	1,344	-160	-166
Gain (Loss) recognized in OCI, Gross	-590	914	-69	-134
Gain (Loss) recognized in OCI, Net	-981	1,344	-160	-166
Gain (Loss) reclassified from AOCI to income, Gross	'	'	'	'
Gain (Loss) reclassified from AOCI to income, Income tax (benefit)	'	'	'	'
Gain (Loss) reclassified from AOCI to income, Net	'	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, Gross	-590	914	-69	-134
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, Income tax (benefit)	391	-430	91	32
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, Net	-981	1,344	-160	-166
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, Gross, Ending balance	880	441	880	441
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, Income tax (benefit), Ending balance	-764	-612	-764	-612
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, Net, Ending balance	$1,644	$1,053	$1,644	$1,053

Other_Comprehensive_Income_Sum1

Other Comprehensive Income - Summary of Components of Other Comprehensive Loss (Parenthetical) (Detail) (Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings [Member], USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2014
Cost of Goods Sold [Member]	'
Reclassification Adjustment Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'
Actuarial loss reclassified to net pension expense on consolidated statements of earning	$1,557
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]	'
Reclassification Adjustment Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'
Actuarial loss reclassified to net pension expense on consolidated statements of earning	2,129
Research and Development Expenses [Member]	'
Reclassification Adjustment Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'
Actuarial loss reclassified to net pension expense on consolidated statements of earning	$670

Shareholders_Equity_Summary_of

Shareholders' Equity - Summary of Share Count and Par Value Data Related to Shareholders' Equity (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 29, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Preferred Stock	'	'	'	'
Par value per share	'	'	'	'
Shares authorized	25,000,000	25,000,000	'	'
Shares outstanding	'	'	'	'
Common Stock	'	'	'	'
Par value per share	'	'	'	'
Shares authorized	75,000,000	75,000,000	'	'
Shares issued	56,082,249	55,808,008	'	'
Shares outstanding	33,544,723	33,558,864	33,663,312	33,433,128
Treasury stock	'	'	'	'
Shares held	22,537,526	22,249,144	'	'

Shareholders_Equity_Additional

Shareholders' Equity - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'
Common stock repurchased, Shares	288,382	199,969
Board-authorized share repurchase plan [Member]	'	'
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'
Common stock repurchased, Shares	288,382	199,969
Common stock repurchased, Value	5,084,000	2,224,000

Shareholders_Equity_Summary_of1

Shareholders' Equity - Summary of Common Shares Outstanding (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the year	33,558,864	33,433,128
Repurchases	-288,382	-199,969
Stock option issuances	101,350	226,449
Restricted share issuances	172,891	203,704
Restricted share forfeitures	'	'
Shares withheld for tax obligations	'	'
Balance at the end of the period	33,544,723	33,663,312

Shareholders_Equity_Potentiall

Shareholders' Equity - Potentially Dilutive Securities Earnings Per Share (Detail)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 29, 2013
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, Other Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of EPS	25	634

EquityBased_Compensation_Addit

Equity-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Equity Based Compensation Textual [Abstract]	'
Number of Equity Based Compensation Plan	5
Stock Options [Member]	'
Equity Based Compensation Textual [Abstract]	'
Stock options exercisable cumulative annual installments period	'10 years
Vesting period	'4 years
Stock option contractual term	'10 years
Stock option granted during the period	0
Service-Based RSUs [Member]	'
Equity Based Compensation Textual [Abstract]	'
Vesting period	'3 years
Number of shares issuable, against each unit of RSU	1
Minimum [Member] | Stock Options [Member]	'
Equity Based Compensation Textual [Abstract]	'
Stock option exercises, commencement period from date of grant	'P1Y
Minimum [Member] | Performance-Based RSUs [Member]	'
Equity Based Compensation Textual [Abstract]	'
Vesting performance-based restricted stock unit	0.00%
Minimum [Member] | Market-Based Restricted Stock Units [Member] | Certain Executives and Key Employees [Member]	'
Equity Based Compensation Textual [Abstract]	'
Vesting market-based restricted stock unit	0.00%
Maximum [Member] | Performance-Based RSUs [Member]	'
Equity Based Compensation Textual [Abstract]	'
Vesting performance-based restricted stock unit	200.00%
Maximum [Member] | Market-Based Restricted Stock Units [Member] | Certain Executives and Key Employees [Member]	'
Equity Based Compensation Textual [Abstract]	'
Vesting market-based restricted stock unit	200.00%

EquityBased_Compensation_Summa

Equity-Based Compensation - Summary of Equity-Based Compensation Expense (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Equity-based compensation expenses	$660	$660	$1,839	$3,141
Income tax benefit	3,807	2,551	11,033	13,727
Service-Based RSUs [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Equity-based compensation expenses	397	444	1,080	1,961
Performance-Based RSUs [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Equity-based compensation expenses	146	117	419	690
Market-Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Equity-based compensation expenses	$117	$99	$340	$490

EquityBased_Compensation_Summa1

Equity-Based Compensation - Summary of Equity-Based Compensation Expense related to Non-Vested RSUs (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Unrecognized compensation expense	$3,278
Service-Based RSUs [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Unrecognized compensation expense	1,439
Weighted average period	'1 year 2 months 12 days
Performance-Based RSUs [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Unrecognized compensation expense	1,064
Weighted average period	'1 year 4 months 24 days
Market-Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Unrecognized compensation expense	$775
Weighted average period	'1 year 3 months 18 days

EquityBased_Compensation_Summa2

Equity-Based Compensation - Summary of Status of Equity-Based Compensation Plans (Detail)	Sep. 28, 2014
2014 Plan [Member]	'
Summary of Status of Equity-Based Compensation Plans	'
Awards originally available	1,500,000
Restricted stock units outstanding	6,500
Awards available for grant	1,493,500
2009 Plan [Member]	'
Summary of Status of Equity-Based Compensation Plans	'
Awards originally available	3,400,000
Restricted stock units outstanding	425,156
Awards available for grant	1,593,853
2004 Plan [Member]	'
Summary of Status of Equity-Based Compensation Plans	'
Awards originally available	6,500,000
Stock options outstanding	5,200
Restricted stock units outstanding	101,223
Options exercisable	5,200
Awards available for grant	106,423
2001 Plan [Member]	'
Summary of Status of Equity-Based Compensation Plans	'
Awards originally available	2,000,000

EquityBased_Compensation_Summa3

Equity-Based Compensation - Summary of Status of Stock Options (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Summary of Status of Stock Options	'
Outstanding, Options at beginning of year	123,000
Exercised, Options	-115,100
Expired, Options	-2,700
Forfeited, Options	'
Outstanding, Options at end of period	5,200
Exercisable, Options at end of period	5,200
Outstanding, Weighted - Average Exercise Price at beginning of year	$12.78
Exercised, Weighted - Average Exercise Price	$12.84
Expired, Weighted - Average Exercise Price	$11.04
Forfeited, Weighted - Average Exercise Price	'
Outstanding, Weighted - Average Exercise Price at end of period	$12.35
Exercisable, Weighted - Average Exercise Price at end of period	$12.35
Stock Options [Member]	'
Summary of Status of Stock Options	'
Intrinsic values of share options exercised	$831,000
Weighted average remaining contractual life	'1 year 2 months 12 days
Aggregate intrinsic values of options outstanding and options exercisable	$22,000

EquityBased_Compensation_Summa4

Equity-Based Compensation - Summary of Service-Based Restricted Stock Units (Detail) (RSUs [Member], USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
RSUs [Member]	'
Summary of Service-Based Restricted Stock Units	'
Outstanding at beginning of year, RSUs	630,288
Granted, RSUs	90,115
Converted, RSUs	-128,108
Forfeited, RSUs	-59,416
Outstanding at end of period, RSUs	532,879
Outstanding at beginning of year, Weighted-average Grant-Date Fair Value	$10.36
Granted, Weighted-average Grant-Date Fair Value	$19.05
Converted, Weighted-average Grant-Date Fair Value	$10.74
Forfeited, Weighted-average Grant-Date Fair Value	$11.99
Outstanding at end of period, Weighted-average Grant-Date Fair Value	$11.55

EquityBased_Compensation_Sched

Equity-Based Compensation - Schedule of Performance-Based RSUs (Detail) (Performance-Based RSUs [Member])	0 Months Ended
	Feb. 14, 2014	Feb. 11, 2013	Feb. 08, 2012	Feb. 14, 2014	Feb. 11, 2013	Feb. 08, 2012
Vesting dependent upon achievement of sales growth targets [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Target based vesting of performance-based restricted stock unit	'	'	'	25,085	77,700	45,850
Performance-based restricted stock unit awards year of award granted	'2017	'2016	'2014	'	'	'
Vesting dependent upon achievement of free cash flow targets [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Target based vesting of performance-based restricted stock unit	'	'	'	21,500	66,600	39,300
Performance-based restricted stock unit awards year of award granted	'2017	'2016	'2014	'	'	'
Restricted stock units, awarded and vested	'	'	'	'	'	69,600

EquityBased_Compensation_Sched1

Equity-Based Compensation - Schedule of Market-Based RSUs (Detail) (Market-Based Restricted Stock Units [Member])	0 Months Ended
	Feb. 14, 2014	Feb. 11, 2013	Feb. 08, 2012	Feb. 14, 2014	Feb. 11, 2013	Feb. 08, 2012
				Companies	Companies	Companies
Executive Officer [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Target based Vesting of market-based restricted stock unit	'	'	'	25,085	32,500	45,850
Market-based restricted stock unit awards year of award granted	'2017	'2016	'2014	'	'	'
Number of enumerated peer group companies	'	'	'	15	20	28
Earned and awarded performance and market-based restricted stock unit	'	'	63,800	'	'	'
Certain Executives and Key Employees [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Target based Vesting of market-based restricted stock unit	'	'	'	'	77,700	'
Market-based restricted stock unit awards year of award granted	'	'2016	'	'	'	'
Number of enumerated peer group companies	'	'	'	'	20	'

Fair_Value_Measurement_NonFina

Fair Value Measurement - Non-Financial Assets Measured and Recorded at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring (Detail) (Loss during the period [Member], USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2014
Loss during the period [Member]	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Long-lived assets	$79

Fair_Value_Measurement_Additio

Fair Value Measurement - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013
Debt Instrument Fair Value Carrying Value [Abstract]	'	'
Impairment charge	$78	$3,104

Fair_Value_Measurement_Summary

Fair Value Measurement - Summary of Financial Liability Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Interest rate swap - cash flow hedge	$923	$998
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Interest rate swap - cash flow hedge	923	998
Loss during the period [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Interest rate swap - cash flow hedge	$363	$322

Fair_Value_Measurement_Reconci

Fair Value Measurement - Reconciliation of Recurring Financial Liability Related to Interest Rate Swaps (Detail) (Interest Rate Swap [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Interest Rate Swap [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Beginning balance	'	'	($998)	($1,609)	($1,609)
Total gains/(losses) for the period:	'	'	'	'	'
Included in earnings	'	'	363	'	322
Included in other comprehensive income	124	-428	-288	373	289
Ending balance	($923)	'	($923)	'	($998)

Income_Taxes_Schedule_of_Effec

Income Taxes - Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate (Detail)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Effective tax rate	31.90%	33.30%	36.10%	118.60%

Income_Taxes_Additional_Inform

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Increase (decrease) in effective tax rate	-3.30%	'	0.40%	'
Tax expense related to repatriation	'	'	'	$10,800,000
Tax expense related to repatriation	'	$30,000,000	'	'

Discontinued_Operations_Additi

Discontinued Operations - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 02, 2013
	Employees
	ManufacturingSites
Disclosure Discontinued Operations [Abstract]	'
Approximate amount of cash received from sale of business	$75
Number of manufacturing facilities	5
Number of employees	1,000

Discontinued_Operations_Statem

Discontinued Operations - Statement of Earnings of Discontinued Operation (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 29, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'	'
Net sales	$55,931	$153,561
Cost of goods sold	50,402	140,550
Selling, general and administrative expenses	2,938	10,260
Restructuring and impairment charge	52	648
Operating income	2,539	2,103
Other income, net	187	254
Earnings before income taxes	2,726	2,357
Income tax expense	1,022	1,154
Net earnings from discontinued operations	$1,704	$1,203