Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 04, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 261,658	$ 231,292
Receivables	737,936	780,874
Inventories	506,299	517,056
Other current assets	129,706	134,842
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS	1,635,599	1,664,064
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net of accumulated depreciation	535,692	555,348
GOODWILL	735,517	757,852
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net	157,197	178,070
OTHER ASSETS	55,565	53,118
TOTAL ASSETS	3,119,570	3,208,452
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Short-term borrowings	420	103,660
Current installments of long-term debt	33	5,262
Accounts payable	177,111	162,667
Customer advances	139,853	145,500
Contract loss reserves	33,166	35,984
Other accrued liabilities	230,867	269,731
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES	581,450	722,804
LONG-TERM DEBT, excluding current installments	1,030,082	765,114
LONG-TERM PENSION AND RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS	259,301	288,216
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES	92,100	83,931
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	1,659	972
TOTAL LIABILITIES	1,964,592	1,861,037
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 17)	0	0
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock	51,280	51,280
Other shareholders' equity	1,103,698	1,296,135
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	1,154,978	1,347,415
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 3,119,570	$ 3,208,452