WARRANTY LIABILITY (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Telephonics [Member] | Minimum [Member]
WARRANTY LIABILITY (Details) [Line Items]
Product Warranty Period	1 year
Telephonics [Member] | Maximum [Member]
WARRANTY LIABILITY (Details) [Line Items]
Product Warranty Period	2 years
Ames True Temper Inc [Member]
WARRANTY LIABILITY (Details) [Line Items]
Product Warranty Period	90 days