Consolidated Statements Of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Consolidated Statements Of Operations [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 152,925	$ 159,936
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales	92,721	97,483
Selling, general and administrative expenses	48,690	43,645
Amortization of intangible assets	3,153	2,853
Interest expense, net	491	774
Other (income) expenses, net	(472)	(618)
Total costs and expenses	144,583	144,137
Earnings before income taxes	8,342	15,799
Income tax expense	3,135	4,986
Net earnings	$ 5,207	$ 10,813
Earnings per share:
Basic - Net earnings	$ 0.20	$ 0.41
Diluted - Net earnings	$ 0.19	$ 0.40