GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES (Details) - Summary of Changes in Carrying Value of Goodwill (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 370,172	$ 357,730
Goodwill from 2014 acquisitions	11,617
Other adjustments including currency translations	825
Home And Building Products [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	281,663	269,802
Goodwill from 2014 acquisitions	11,617
Other adjustments including currency translations	244
Telephonics [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	18,545	18,545
Plastics [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	69,964	69,383
Other adjustments including currency translations	$ 581