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Note 9 Net Sales Information by Geographic Segment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Dec. 29, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Revenues from External Customers [Line Items] |  |
Net sales | $ 1,494,945 | $ 1,502,366
Percentage of net sales represented by ten largest customers | 49.00% | 49.00%
Number of customers representing 10% or more of net sales | 0 | 1
Domestic |  |
Revenues from External Customers [Line Items] |  |
Net sales | 259,654 | 277,874
Mexico |  |
Revenues from External Customers [Line Items] |  |
Net sales | 343,022 | 289,637
China |  |
Revenues from External Customers [Line Items] |  |
Net sales | 414,977 | 451,237
Other international |  |
Revenues from External Customers [Line Items] |  |
Net sales | $ 477,292 | $ 483,618

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