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Supplemental Financial Information - Inventories (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Components Of Inventory [Line Items]
Materials	$ 200,514	$ 176,955
Work in process	247,217	233,538
Finished products	792,948	834,479
Inventories	$ 1,240,679	$ 1,244,972

Carrying amount, net of reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods which are partially completed. This inventory is generally comprised of raw materials, labor and factory overhead costs, which require further materials, labor and overhead to be converted into finished goods, and which generally require the use of estimates to determine percentage complete and pricing.

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