Consolidated Statements Of Earnings (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Oct. 01, 2011
NET SALES	$ 2,610,311	$ 2,469,536	$ 2,330,680
COST OF SALES	1,826,561	1,724,232	1,651,203
GROSS PROFIT	783,750	745,304	679,477
Research and development	134,652	116,403	106,385
Selling, general and administrative	396,636	385,051	353,964
Interest	26,962	34,312	35,666
Goodwill impairment	38,200	0	0
Restructuring	14,075	0	751
Other Operating Income (Expense), Net	8,219	697	(1,074)
EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	165,006	208,841	183,785
INCOME TAXES	44,509	56,379	47,764
NET EARNINGS	$ 120,497	$ 152,462	$ 136,021
NET EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic	$ 2.66	$ 3.37	$ 2.99
Diluted	$ 2.63	$ 3.33	$ 2.95
AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING
Basic	45,335,336	45,246,960	45,501,806
Diluted	45,823,720	45,718,324	46,047,422