Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (1,050)	$ (1,007)	$ (3,947)	$ (2,476)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(443)	0	(128)	0
Retirement plan liability adjustment, net of tax	134	137	390	398
Interest rate swap agreement adjustment, net of tax	(50)	0	(50)	5
Comprehensive loss	$ (1,409)	$ (870)	$ (3,735)	$ (2,073)