OTHER EXPENSE	9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2015
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
OTHER EXPENSE	OTHER EXPENSE For the quarters ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, Other income (expense) included $722 and $365, 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 $(36) and $1,437, respectively, of net investment income. For the nine months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, Other income (expense) included $(803) and $1,044, 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 $527 and $1,563, respectively, of net investment income.

OTHER EXPENSE

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]

For the quarters ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, Other income (expense) included $722 and $365, 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 $(36) and $1,437, respectively, of net investment income.

For the nine months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, Other income (expense) included $(803) and $1,044, 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 $527 and $1,563, respectively, of net investment income.