GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES (Details) - Summary of Changes in Carrying Value of Goodwill (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
September 30, 2014	$ 371,846
Other adjustments including currency translations	(13,151)
March 31, 2015	358,695
Home & Building Products [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
September 30, 2014	288,396
Other adjustments including currency translations	(2,467)
March 31, 2015	285,929
Telephonics [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
September 30, 2014		18,545
March 31, 2015	18,545	18,545
Plastics [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
September 30, 2014	64,905
Other adjustments including currency translations	(10,684)
March 31, 2015	$ 54,221