SEGMENT INFORMATION (Assets by segment) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 29, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013
Segment assets:
Total assets	$ 872,033	$ 862,994
Equipment [Member]
Segment assets:
Total assets	750,155	764,793
Expendable Tools [Member]
Segment assets:
Total assets	$ 121,878	$ 98,201

Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events.

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