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Segment Information (External Net Sales by Geographical Area) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012
Consolidated net sales | $ 565,447 | $ 524,284 | $ 482,467 | $ 429,042 | $ 558,365 | $ 483,759 | $ 485,513 | $ 408,339 | $ 2,001,240 | $ 1,935,976 | $ 1,865,627
United States [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net sales |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1,025,149 | 1,058,912 | 927,345
All Other Countries [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net sales |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 156,615 | 108,400 | 106,791
Europe [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net sales |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 519,721 | 480,922 | 542,753
Germany [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Percent of external net sales, foreign countries |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 9.00% | 9.00% | 13.00%
Asia [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net sales |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 299,755 | $ 287,742 | $ 288,738

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