Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Statement (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income	$ 5,023	$ 10,234	$ 6,548
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	0	(284)	204
Retirement plan liability adjustment	(891)	2,854	212
Interest rate swap agreement adjustment	21	31	(58)
Comprehensive income	$ 4,153	$ 12,835	$ 6,906