Long-Term Obligations - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
6 Months Ended | ||
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Jul. 04, 2026 |
Jan. 03, 2026 |
Sep. 26, 2025 |
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| Revolving Credit Facility, due 2030 | |||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
| Long-term debt | $ 502,452 | $ 366,707 | |
| Weighted average interest rate for revolving credit facility (as a percentage) | 4.19% | 4.49% | |
| Credit Agreement | |||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
| Borrowing capacity available under committed portion | $ 750,000 | ||
| Credit Agreement | Revolving Credit Facility, due 2030 | |||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
| Additional borrowing capacity under uncommitted portion | $ 200,000 | ||
| Long-term debt | 502,452 | ||
| Remaining borrowing capacity | 248,668 | ||
| Euro-Denominated Borrowing | Revolving Credit Facility, due 2030 | |||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
| Long-term debt | 245,452 | ||
| Euro-Denominated Borrowing | Revolving Credit Facility, due 2030 | Revolving Credit Facility | Kadant Profil | |||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
| Proceeds from lines of credit | $ 181,815 |
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- Definition Amount of current borrowing capacity under the credit facility considering any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed (for example, borrowings may be limited by the amount of current assets), but without considering any amounts currently outstanding under the facility. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition Amount of borrowing capacity currently available under the credit facility (current borrowing capacity less the amount of borrowings outstanding). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount, after deduction of unamortized premium (discount) and debt issuance cost, of long-term debt. Excludes lease obligation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount of cash inflow from contractual arrangement with the lender, including but not limited to, letter of credit, standby letter of credit and revolving credit arrangements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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