GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES (Details) - Summary of Changes in Carrying Value of Goodwill (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 368,537	$ 357,730
Goodwill from 2014 acquisitions	11,168
Other adjustments including currency translations	(361)
Home And Building Products [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	280,970	269,802
Goodwill from 2014 acquisitions	11,168
Telephonics [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	18,545	18,545
Goodwill from 2014 acquisitions	0
Plastics [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	69,022	69,383
Other adjustments including currency translations	$ (361)