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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, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES (Details) - Summary of gross carrying value and accumulated amortization of intangible assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross Carrying Amount | $ 205,035 | $ 158,218
Trademarks | 221,883 | 95,049
Total intangible assets | 426,918 | 253,267
Accumulated Amortization | 56,060 | 48,140
Customer relationships [Member] |  |
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES (Details) - Summary of gross carrying value and accumulated amortization of intangible assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross Carrying Amount | 186,031 | 152,025
Accumulated Amortization | $ 49,822 | 43,421
Average Life (Years) | 23 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 | $ 19,004 | 6,193
Accumulated Amortization | $ 6,238 | $ 4,719
Average Life (Years) | 13 years |

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