Consolidated Statements Of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Consolidated Statements Of Operations [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 145,265	$ 152,925
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales	94,038	92,721
Selling, general and administrative expenses	46,939	48,690
Amortization of intangible assets	3,500	3,153
Interest expense, net	563	491
Other (income) expenses, net	(72)	(472)
Total costs and expenses	144,968	144,583
Earnings before income taxes	297	8,342
Income tax expense	51	3,135
Net earnings	$ 246	$ 5,207
Earnings per share:
Basic - Net earnings	$ 0.01	$ 0.20
Diluted - Net earnings	$ 0.01	$ 0.19