Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Details)

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SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Sep. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2011
Mar. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2010
SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION [Abstract]                      
Sales $ 230,081 $ 227,478 $ 225,545 $ 217,213 $ 239,815 $ 231,511 $ 220,151 $ 207,344 $ 900,317 $ 898,821 $ 821,829
Gross profit 86,159 87,709 84,707 77,995 91,858 91,944 88,113 79,745 336,570 351,660 323,387
Operating profit 21,852 27,513 25,287 18,925 32,984 35,081 28,485 21,966 93,577 118,516 116,581
Net income attributable to Matthews shareholders $ 12,975 $ 16,325 $ 15,258 $ 11,285 $ 20,696 $ 21,875 $ 16,587 $ 13,214 $ 55,843 $ 72,372 $ 69,057
Earnings per share (in dollars per share) $ 0.47 $ 0.58 $ 0.54 $ 0.40 $ 0.71 $ 0.74 $ 0.56 $ 0.45 $ 1.98 $ 2.46 $ 2.31