OTHER EXPENSE	6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
OTHER EXPENSE	OTHER EXPENSE For the quarters ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, Other income (expense) included $(985) and $436, respectively, of net currency exchange gains (losses) in connection with the translation of receivables and payables denominated in currencies other than the functional currencies of Griffon and its subsidiaries as well as $517 and $15, respectively, of net investment income. For the six months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, Other income (expense) included $(1,525) and $679, respectively, of net currency exchange gains (losses) in connection with the translation of receivables and payables denominated in currencies other than the functional currencies of Griffon and its subsidiaries as well as $563 and $127, respectively, of net investment income.

OTHER EXPENSE

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]

For the quarters ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, Other income (expense) included $(985) and $436, respectively, of net currency exchange gains (losses) in connection with the translation of receivables and payables denominated in currencies other than the functional currencies of Griffon and its subsidiaries as well as $517 and $15, respectively, of net investment income.

For the six months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, Other income (expense) included $(1,525) and $679, respectively, of net currency exchange gains (losses) in connection with the translation of receivables and payables denominated in currencies other than the functional currencies of Griffon and its subsidiaries as well as $563 and $127, respectively, of net investment income.