Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 161,726	$ 148,841
Receivables	762,685	744,551
Inventories	558,487	538,262
Other current assets	128,182	117,254
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS	1,611,080	1,548,908
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net of accumulated depreciation	547,171	546,179
GOODWILL	793,402	762,854
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net	211,308	212,195
OTHER ASSETS	54,134	35,771
TOTAL ASSETS	3,217,095	3,105,907
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Short-term borrowings	75,959	90,774
Current installments of long-term debt	3,402	3,186
Accounts payable	172,823	169,587
Customer advances	109,197	112,204
Contract loss reserves	44,619	48,428
Other accrued liabilities	235,350	239,697
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES	641,350	663,876
LONG-TERM DEBT, excluding current installments
Senior debt	513,858	292,083
Senior subordinated notes	191,567	378,579
LONG-TERM PENSION AND RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS	413,463	427,588
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES	50,709	36,455
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	3,283	2,536
TOTAL LIABILITIES	1,814,230	1,801,117
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock	51,280	51,280
Other shareholders' equity	1,351,585	1,253,510
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	1,402,865	1,304,790
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 3,217,095	$ 3,105,907