CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Net income	$ 21,577	$ 50,182	$ 31,128
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Pension and postretirement	41,280	(16,741)	(17,656)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	1,012	698	645
Other comprehensive income (loss)	42,292	(16,043)	(17,011)
Comprehensive income	$ 63,869	$ 34,139	$ 14,117