Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 1,550	$ 1,380
Preferred stock, par value	$ 1	$ 1
Preferred stock, shares authorized	1,000	1,000
Preferred stock, issued
Common stock, par value	$ 0.05	$ 0.05
Common stock, shares authorized	20,000	20,000
Common stock, shares issued	20,000	20,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	20,000	20,000