GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES (Details) - Summary of Changes in Carrying Value of Goodwill $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
September 30, 2014	$ 375,294
Other adjustments including currency translations	(12,549)
June 30, 2015	362,745
Home & Building Products [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
September 30, 2014	291,844
Other adjustments including currency translations	(3,303)
June 30, 2015	288,541
Telephonics [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
September 30, 2014	18,545
June 30, 2015	18,545
Plastics [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
September 30, 2014	64,905
Other adjustments including currency translations	(9,246)
June 30, 2015	$ 55,659