CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)	$ 13,563	$ (10,809)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	48,668	45,078
Fair value write-up of acquired inventory sold	0	15,152
Stock-based compensation	7,599	6,767
Provision for losses on accounts receivable	532	734
Amortization/write-off of deferred financing costs and debt discounts	4,497	5,203
Loss from debt extinguishment, net	0	26,164
Deferred income taxes	(1,185)	(3,550)
(Gain) loss on sale/disposal of assets	59	(240)
Change in assets and liabilities, net of assets and liabilities acquired:
Decrease in accounts receivable and contract costs and recognized income not yet billed	10,601	1,243
Increase in inventories	(4,171)	(19,994)
Increase in prepaid and other assets	(3,970)	(2,243)
Decrease in accounts payable, accrued liabilities and income taxes payable	(49,574)	(51,075)
Other changes, net	3,728	625
Net cash provided by operating activities	30,347	13,055
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment	(57,695)	(64,974)
Acquired business, net of cash acquired	(22,432)	(855)
Change in funds restricted for capital projects	0	3,875
Proceeds from sale of assets	281	1,333
Net cash used in investing activities	(79,846)	(60,621)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Dividend	(3,564)	0
Purchase of shares for treasury	(5,670)	0
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	4,000	640,963
Payments of long-term debt	(14,563)	(495,209)
Change in short-term borrowings	(1,262)	12,730
Financing costs	(97)	(21,343)
Purchase of ESOP shares	0	(15,674)
Exercise of stock options	0	20
Tax effect from exercise/vesting of equity awards, net	834	2,334
Other, net	67	22
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(20,255)	123,843
CASH FLOWS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:
Net cash used in operating activities	(1,690)	(829)
Net cash used in discontinued operations	(1,690)	(829)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents	327	1,304
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND EQUIVALENTS	(71,117)	76,752
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD	243,029	169,802
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD	$ 171,912	$ 246,554