OTHER EXPENSE	6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2016
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
OTHER EXPENSE	OTHER EXPENSE For the quarters ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, Other income (expense) included $322 and $985, respectively, of net currency exchange 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 $10 and $517, respectively, of net investment income. For the six months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, Other income (expense) included $109 and $(1,525), 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 $202 and $563, respectively, of net investment income.

OTHER EXPENSE

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]

For the quarters ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, Other income (expense) included $322 and $985, respectively, of net currency exchange 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 $10 and $517, respectively, of net investment income.

For the six months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, Other income (expense) included $109 and $(1,525), 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 $202 and $563, respectively, of net investment income.