GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES (Detail) - Summary of gross carrying value and accumulated amortization of intangible assets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 172,071	$ 162,136
Accumulated Amortization	21,314	15,611
Trademarks	79,419	76,664
Total intangible assets	251,490	238,800
Total intangible assets	21,314	15,611
Customer Relationships [Member]
Gross Carrying Amount	165,576	155,602
Accumulated Amortization	19,126	13,862
Average Life	25 years
Total intangible assets	19,126	13,862
Unpatented Technology [Member]
Gross Carrying Amount	6,495	6,534
Accumulated Amortization	2,188	1,749
Average Life	11 years
Total intangible assets	$ 2,188	$ 1,749