Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 179,569	$ 157,090
Receivables	777,483	811,376
Inventories	553,585	551,674
Other current assets	129,164	127,235
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS	1,639,801	1,647,375
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net of accumulated depreciation	564,205	562,363
GOODWILL	766,368	766,924
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net	203,063	208,756
OTHER ASSETS	53,336	51,677
TOTAL ASSETS	3,226,773	3,237,095
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Short-term borrowings	104,155	105,088
Current installments of long-term debt	8,642	3,382
Accounts payable	166,354	181,893
Customer advances	146,671	145,854
Contract loss reserves	38,875	44,228
Other accrued liabilities	227,045	242,785
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES	691,742	723,230
LONG-TERM DEBT, excluding current installments
Senior debt	586,063	409,125
Senior subordinated notes	0	191,562
LONG-TERM PENSION AND RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS	263,607	269,751
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES	104,387	104,377
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	3,282	3,285
TOTAL LIABILITIES	1,649,081	1,701,330
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock	51,280	51,280
Other shareholders' equity	1,526,412	1,484,485
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	1,577,692	1,535,765
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 3,226,773	$ 3,237,095