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PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - Summary of Assets Held-for-Sale (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Assets held-for-sale, beginning balance | $ 0
Sale of assets held-for-sale | (6,476)
Assets held-for-sale, ending balance | 71,453
Domestic Non Super Spec Asset Group | North America Solutions |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Asset additions | $ 77,929

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