FIXED ASSETS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Land and improvements	$ 1,601	$ 1,556
Buildings and improvements	11,070	9,852
Leasehold improvements	1,411	1,374
Machinery and equipment	25,963	23,085
Furniture and fixtures	6,165	5,444
Construction in progress	835	673
Total fixed assets, at cost	47,045	41,984
Accumulated depreciation	(29,099)	(24,864)
Fixed assets, net	$ 17,946	$ 17,120