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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES (Details) - Summary of gross carrying value and accumulated amortization of intangible assets - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES (Details) - Summary of gross carrying value and accumulated amortization of intangible assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross Carrying Amount | $ 176,725 | $ 174,667
Trademarks | 85,151 | 82,450
Total intangible assets | 261,876 | 257,117
Accumulated Amortization | 51,277 | 43,280
Customer relationships [Member] |  |
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES (Details) - Summary of gross carrying value and accumulated amortization of intangible assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross Carrying Amount | 170,652 | 168,560
Accumulated Amortization | $ 47,217 | 39,755
Average Life (Years) | 25 years |
Unpatented technology [Member] |  |
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES (Details) - Summary of gross carrying value and accumulated amortization of intangible assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross Carrying Amount | $ 6,073 | 6,107
Accumulated Amortization | $ 4,060 | $ 3,525
Average Life (Years) | 12 years 6 months |

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