Consolidated Statements Of Operations (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Consolidated Statements Of Operations [Abstract]    
Net Sales $ 227,676 $ 227,389
Cost of Sales (includes depreciation of $4,568,000 and $5,733,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010) (220,647) (231,081)
Selling, General and Administrative Expense (includes depreciation of $174,000 and $219,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010) (10,837) (9,649)
Operating Income (Loss) (3,808) (13,341)
Interest Expense (951) (363)
Interest Income   13
Other Income (Loss), Net 1,302 (685)
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes (3,457) (14,376)
Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes (Includes a Valuation Allowance of $1,049,000 for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2011)   5,461
Net Loss $ (3,457) $ (8,915)
Basic Earnings (Loss) per Share of Common Stock $ (0.29) $ (0.75)
Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share of Common Stock $ (0.29) $ (0.75)
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:    
Basic 11,984,568 11,846,291
Diluted 11,984,568 11,846,291