PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Detail) - Summary of property plant and eqiupment (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Property Plant And Equipment Gross	$ 771,227	$ 730,621
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(413,600)	(380,571)
Total	357,627	350,050
Land, Buildings and Improvements [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment Gross	123,641	126,340
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment Gross	613,528	571,414
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment Gross	$ 34,058	$ 32,867

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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