CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2015
Sep. 30, 2014
CURRENT ASSETS    
Cash and equivalents $ 42,602 $ 92,405
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $6,121 and $7,336 286,452 258,436
Contract costs and recognized income not yet billed, net of progress payments of $14,592 and $16,985 at March 31, 2015 and September 30, 2014, respectively. 94,844 109,930
Inventories, net 320,297 290,135
Prepaid and other current assets 44,525 62,569
Assets of discontinued operations 1,638 1,624
Total Current Assets 790,358 815,099
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net 361,200 370,565
GOODWILL 358,695 371,846
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net 220,811 233,623
OTHER ASSETS 13,943 13,302
ASSETS OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS 2,246 2,126
Total Assets 1,747,253 1,806,561
CURRENT LIABILITIES    
Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt 9,162 7,886
Accounts payable 182,369 218,703
Accrued liabilities 84,494 101,292
Liabilities of discontinued operations 2,528 3,282
Total Current Liabilities 278,553 331,163
LONG-TERM DEBT, net 858,315 791,301
OTHER LIABILITIES 142,229 148,240
LIABILITIES OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS 3,524 3,830
Total Liabilities 1,282,621 1,274,534
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - See Note 19      
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY    
Total Shareholders’ Equity 464,632 532,027
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity $ 1,747,253 $ 1,806,561