OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Other income (expense)	$ (1,090)	$ 1,832
Net currency exchange gains	71	440
Net periodic benefit income	137	301
Net gains (losses) on investments	(129)	70
Royalty income	518	$ 590
Charges associated with establishment of new retiree medical plan	$ 1,609