Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 30, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 149,848	$ 148,841
Receivables	770,470	744,551
Inventories	558,821	538,262
Other current assets	124,981	117,254
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS	1,604,120	1,548,908
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net of accumulated depreciation	552,488	546,179
GOODWILL	797,342	762,854
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net	221,671	212,195
OTHER ASSETS	48,654	35,771
TOTAL ASSETS	3,224,275	3,105,907
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Short-term borrowings	102,229	90,774
Current installments of long-term debt	3,275	3,186
Accounts payable	177,851	169,587
Customer advances	123,017	112,204
Contract loss reserves	43,394	48,428
Other accrued liabilities	226,542	239,697
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES	676,308	663,876
LONG-TERM DEBT, excluding current installments
Senior debt	520,233	292,083
Senior subordinated notes	191,571	378,579
LONG-TERM PENSION AND RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS	416,968	427,588
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES	47,536	36,455
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	3,646	2,536
TOTAL LIABILITIES	1,856,262	1,801,117
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock	51,280	51,280
Other shareholders' equity	1,316,733	1,253,510
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	1,368,013	1,304,790
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 3,224,275	$ 3,105,907