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Restructuring and related charges - Summarization of Restructuring and Related Charges (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring charges | $ 22.9 | $ 34.0 | $ 19.6
Consumer products cost of goods sold classification |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring charges | 3.7 | 10.0 | 9.8
Selling, acquisition, operating and general expenses classification |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring charges | 19.2 | 24.0 | 9.8
Global Cost Reduction Initiatives |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring charges | 13.4 | 11.3 | 0
Charges Since Inception | 100.7 |  |
Expected Future Charges | 4.4 |  |
Total Projected Costs | 105.1 |  |
Expected Completion Date | Jan. 31, 2015 |  |
HHI Business Rationalization Initiatives [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring charges | 4.5 | 0 | 0
Charges Since Inception | 4.5 |  |
Expected Future Charges | 4.5 |  |
Total Projected Costs | 9.0 |  |
Expected Completion Date | Sep. 30, 2016 |  |
Global Expense Rationalization Initiatives |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring charges | 1.3 | 16.4 | 18.7
Charges Since Inception | 24.7 |  |
Expected Future Charges | 21.8 |  |
Total Projected Costs | 46.5 |  |
Expected Completion Date | Sep. 30, 2015 |  |
Other initiatives |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring charges | $ 3.7 | $ 6.3 | $ 0.9

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