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Acquisitions

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Acquisitions
 3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Acquisitions [Abstract]  
Acquisitions
Note 11.   Acquisitions

In December 2012, the Company acquired Pyramid Controls, Inc. and its affiliate, Pyramid Control Systems (collectively, "Pyramid").  Pyramid is a provider of warehouse control systems and conveyor control solutions for distribution centers.  The acquisition is designed to expand Matthews' fulfillment products and services in the warehouse management market.   The initial purchase price for the transaction was approximately $24,532, plus potential additional consideration up to $3,700 based on future operating results. 

In November 2012, the Company completed the acquisition of Wetzel Holding AG, Wetzel GmbH and certain related affiliates (collectively "Wetzel").  Wetzel is a leading European provider of pre-press services and gravure printing forms, with manufacturing operations in Germany and Poland.  Wetzel's products and services are sold primary within Europe, and the acquisition is designed to expand Matthews' products and services in the global graphics imaging market.  The purchase price for Wetzel was approximately 42.3 million Euros ($54,308) on a cash-free, debt-free basis, plus potential additional consideration up to 2.2 million Euros ($2,825) based upon operating results.

The allocations of purchase price for the Wetzel and Pyramid acquisitions are preliminary.  The Company has allocated the additional purchase price to goodwill.  Adjustments are expected to other intangibles and property, plant and equipment once the valuations are finalized.