Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 28, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 216,185	$ 157,090
Receivables	781,858	811,376
Inventories	547,256	551,674
Other current assets	133,083	127,235
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS	1,678,382	1,647,375
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net of accumulated depreciation	565,300	562,363
GOODWILL	769,653	766,924
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net	190,534	208,756
OTHER ASSETS	50,923	51,677
TOTAL ASSETS	3,254,792	3,237,095
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Short-term borrowings	103,942	105,088
Current installments of long-term debt	5,239	3,382
Accounts payable	164,519	181,893
Customer advances	134,913	145,854
Contract loss reserves	36,262	44,228
Other accrued liabilities	262,155	242,785
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES	707,030	723,230
LONG-TERM DEBT, excluding current installments
Senior debt	670,027	409,125
Senior subordinated notes	0	191,562
LONG-TERM PENSION AND RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS	240,924	269,751
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES	105,587	104,377
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	849	3,285
TOTAL LIABILITIES	1,724,417	1,701,330
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 17)	0	0
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock	51,280	51,280
Other shareholders' equity	1,479,095	1,484,485
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	1,530,375	1,535,765
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 3,254,792	$ 3,237,095