Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net (loss) income	$ (3,323)	$ 19,080
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	10,860	7,752
Goodwill impairment charge	22,700	0
Equity in income of joint ventures	(2,555)	(2,555)
Dividends from joint ventures	1,891	1,393
Stock-based compensation and related net tax benefits	2,293	2,361
Current and long-term deferred taxes, net	(5,531)	2,430
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable, net	305	(4,480)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid taxes	(1,349)	4,774
Increase in other operating assets, net	(3,679)	(2,265)
Decrease in accounts payable and other accrued liabilities	(4,006)	(376)
(Decrease) increase in other operating liabilities, net	(1,073)	2,339
Net cash provided by operating activities	16,533	30,453
Cash flows used by investing activities:
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment	(5,286)	(11,476)
Acquisition of joint ventures and businesses, net of cash acquired	0	(98,297)
Other investing activities, net	(1,973)	(754)
Net Cash used by investing activities	(7,259)	(110,527)
Cash flows provided (used) by financing activities:
Net borrowings on revolving credit facility	0	(19,805)
Long-term borrowings - loan	19,600	132,887
Long-term borrowings - repayment	(21,387)	(5,300)
Dividends paid to stockholders	(15,658)	(15,607)
Other financing activities, net	(260)	(273)
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	(17,705)	91,902
Effects of foreign currency translation	(205)	(568)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(8,636)	11,260
Opening balance - cash and cash equivalents	17,633	7,914
Ending balance - cash and cash equivalents	$ 8,997	$ 19,174