Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 29, 2012	Sep. 29, 2012
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 152,133	$ 148,841
Receivables	744,356	744,551
Inventories	551,700	538,262
Other current assets	120,862	117,254
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS	1,569,051	1,548,908
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net of accumulated depreciation of $575,276 and $560,856 respectively	549,171	546,179
GOODWILL	766,389	762,854
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net	205,799	212,195
OTHER ASSETS	35,990	35,771
TOTAL ASSETS	3,126,400	3,105,907
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Short-term borrowings	77,537	90,774
Current installments of long-term debt	64	3,186
Accounts payable	163,135	169,587
Customer advances	118,162	112,204
Contract loss reserves	42,463	48,428
Other accrued liabilities	221,324	239,697
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES	622,685	663,876
LONG-TERM DEBT, excluding current installments
Senior debt	302,997	292,083
Senior subordinated notes	378,575	378,579
LONG-TERM PENSION AND RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS	425,179	427,588
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES	40,325	36,455
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	1,858	2,536
TOTAL LIABILITIES	1,771,619	1,801,117
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock	51,280	51,280
Other shareholders' equity	1,303,501	1,253,510
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	1,354,781	1,304,790
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 3,126,400	$ 3,105,907