Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands	Jul. 02, 2011	Oct. 02, 2010
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 127,251	$ 112,421
Receivables	683,714	619,861
Inventories	514,645	460,857
Other current assets	112,875	99,140
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS	1,438,485	1,292,279
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net of accumulated depreciation of $508,179 and $457,916, respectively	496,885	486,944
GOODWILL	746,068	704,816
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net	209,994	205,874
OTHER ASSETS	24,636	22,221
TOTAL ASSETS	2,916,068	2,712,134
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Notes payable	10,071	1,991
Current installments of long-term debt	1,713	5,405
Accounts payable	154,596	154,321
Customer advances	102,938	74,703
Contract loss reserves	48,396	40,810
Other accrued liabilities	224,824	202,244
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES	542,538	479,474
LONG-TERM DEBT, excluding current installments
Senior debt	360,477	378,707
Senior subordinated notes	378,601	378,613
LONG-TERM PENSION AND RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS	270,757	281,830
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES	90,385	69,541
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	2,102	3,013
TOTAL LIABILITIES	1,644,860	1,591,178
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock	51,280	51,280
Other shareholders' equity	1,219,928	1,069,676
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	1,271,208	1,120,956
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 2,916,068	$ 2,712,134