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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Schedule Of Changes In The Carrying Amount Of Goodwill Attributable To Business Segment) (Details) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Goodwill, Beginning Balance | $ 381,652
Foreign currency translation | (400)
Goodwill, Ending Balance | 381,304
Filtration [Member] |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Goodwill, Beginning Balance | 73,700
Foreign currency translation | 0
Goodwill, Ending Balance | 73,700
Test [Member] |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Goodwill, Beginning Balance | 34,100
Foreign currency translation | 0
Goodwill, Ending Balance | 34,100
Utility Solutions [Member] |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Goodwill, Beginning Balance | 254,100
Foreign currency translation | 0
Goodwill, Ending Balance | 254,100
Packaging [Member] |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Goodwill, Beginning Balance | 19,800
Foreign currency translation | (400)
Goodwill, Ending Balance | $ 19,400

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