PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Detail) - Summary of property plant and equipment (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Property Plant And Equipment Gross	$ 783,203	$ 730,621
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(426,324)	(380,571)
Total	356,879	350,050	314,760
Land, Buildings and Improvements [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment Gross	125,330	126,340
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment Gross	622,983	571,414
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment Gross	$ 34,890	$ 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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