Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2012	Oct. 01, 2011
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 125,815	$ 113,679
Receivables	710,125	655,805
Inventories	521,770	502,373
Other current assets	113,562	108,589
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS	1,471,272	1,380,446
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net of accumulated depreciation of $535,154 and $513,151 respectively	525,484	503,872
GOODWILL	748,400	735,021
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net	194,029	197,545
OTHER ASSETS	33,561	26,083
TOTAL ASSETS	2,972,746	2,842,967
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Short-term borrowings	93,747	9,283
Current installments of long-term debt	365	1,407
Accounts payable	173,322	165,893
Customer advances	107,168	97,331
Contract loss reserves	40,090	45,173
Other accrued liabilities	228,830	227,303
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES	643,522	546,390
LONG-TERM DEBT, excluding current installments
Senior debt	274,634	336,161
Senior subordinated notes	378,588	378,596
LONG-TERM PENSION AND RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS	334,276	331,050
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES	58,544	56,729
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	2,041	2,150
TOTAL LIABILITIES	1,691,605	1,651,076
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock	51,280	51,280
Other shareholders' equity	1,229,861	1,140,611
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	1,281,141	1,191,891
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 2,972,746	$ 2,842,967