Derivative Instruments

3 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Derivative Instruments [Abstract]

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]

Derivative Instruments

The Company enters into forward exchange contracts to hedge certain foreign currency exposures and minimize the effect of such fluctuations on reported earnings and cash flow.  The Company’s ongoing foreign currency exchange risks include intercompany sales of product and services between subsidiary companies operating in differing functional currencies. At December 31, 2013 and September 30, 2013, the Company had no forward exchange contracts outstanding.