Consolidated Statement Of Stockholders' Equity - 9 months ended Jun. 30, 2015 - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid In Capital [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Non-Controlling Interest [Member]	Total
Balance at Sep. 30, 2014	$ 958	$ 40,317	$ (10,148)	$ (18,873)	$ 1,480	$ 13,734
Balance, shares at Sep. 30, 2014	9,577,874					9,577,874
Stock-based compensation arrangements	$ 8	1,239				$ 1,247
Stock-based compensation arrangements, shares	85,657
Dividends				(10,624)	(475)	(11,099)
Net income (loss)				11,979	363	12,342
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax			(3,478)		(191)	(3,669)
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax			43			43
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans activity, net of tax			137			137
Balance at Jun. 30, 2015	$ 966	$ 41,556	$ (13,446)	$ (17,518)	$ 1,177	$ 12,735
Balance, shares at Jun. 30, 2015	9,663,531					9,663,531