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PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - Summary of Assets Held-for-Sale (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Assets held-for-sale, beginning balance	$ 4,333
Sale of assets held-for-sale	(816)
Impairment expense	(2,733)
Assets held-for-sale, ending balance	1,551
Domestic Non Super Spec Asset Group | North America Solutions
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Asset additions	$ 767

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