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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES (Details) - Summary of changes in carrying value of goodwill (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Goodwill $ 356,375 $ 358,372
Other adjustments including currency translations (1,997)  
Home And Building Products [Member]
   
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Goodwill 269,802 269,802
Other adjustments including currency translations 0  
Telephonics [Member]
   
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Goodwill 18,545 18,545
Other adjustments including currency translations 0  
Plastics [Member]
   
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Goodwill 68,028 70,025
Other adjustments including currency translations $ (1,997)