Consolidated Statement Of Stockholders' Equity - 3 months ended Dec. 31, 2016 - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid In Capital [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income [Member]	(Accumulated Deficit) Retained Earnings [Member]	Non-Controlling Interest [Member]	Total
Balance at Sep. 30, 2016	$ 973	$ 43,982	$ (15,266)	$ (10,511)	$ 1,421	$ 20,599
Balance, shares at Sep. 30, 2016	9,727,264					9,727,264
Stock-based compensation arrangements	$ 7	587				$ 594
Stock-based compensation arrangements, shares	69,782
Dividends				(2,690)	(372)	(3,062)
Net income				4,401	179	4,580
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax			(2,387)		(39)	(2,426)
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans activity, net of taxes			119			119
Balance at Dec. 31, 2016	$ 980	$ 44,569	$ (17,534)	$ (8,800)	$ 1,189	$ 20,404
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2016	9,797,046					9,797,046