INCOME TAXES (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carryforward	$ 4,483	$ 8,853
Alternative minimum tax credit carryforward	831	503
Depreciation and fixed assets	(205)	(93)
New York State investment tax & other credits	990	904
Inventories	535	403
Other	1,091	723
Total before allowance	7,725	11,293
Valuation allowance	(455)	(455)
Deferred tax assets, net	7,270	10,838
Deferred tax liability:
Amortization of intangibles	(472)	(207)
Net deferred income taxes (current and deferred)	$ 6,798	$ 10,631