Leases (Property, Plant and Equipment Leased to Others through Embedded Leasing Arrangements) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Leases [Abstract]
Property, plant, and equipment	$ 48,495	$ 45,766
Less accumulated depreciation	(32,994)	(28,128)
Property, plant, and equipment, net	$ 15,501	$ 17,638

Accumulated depreciation on property plant and equipment leased to others through embedded leasing arrangements.

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