PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Detail) - Summary of property plant and eqiupment (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Property Plant And Equipment Gross	$ 797,191	$ 783,203
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(446,359)	(426,324)
Total	350,832	356,879
Land, Buildings and Improvements [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment Gross	123,153	125,330
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment Gross	638,497	622,983
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment Gross	$ 35,541	$ 34,890

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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