Hillenbrand (HI) 10-Q 11 May 15 2015 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Apr. 27, 2015
Document and Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name	Hillenbrand, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	1417398
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-15
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-21
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		62,929,118
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2

Consolidated_Statements_of_Inc

Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net revenue	$404.60	[1]	$396.80	[1]	$806.10		$781.70
Cost of goods sold	256		254		519.1		507.9
Gross profit	148.6		142.8		287		273.8
Operating expenses	91.7		99.9		182.9		193.9
Operating profit	56.9		42.9		104.1		79.9
Interest expense	6.4		5.6		12.1		11.9
Other income (expense), net	-5		9.7		-5		9.6
Income before income taxes	45.5		47		87		77.6
Income tax expense	14.3		13.7		26.1		22.7
Consolidated net income	31.2		33.3		60.9		54.9
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0.5		0.3		0.7		1.6
Total reclassifications for the period, net of tax	$30.70	[2]	$33	[2]	$60.20	[2]	$53.30	[2]
Net income - per share of common stock:
Basic earnings per share	$0.49	[2]	$0.52	[2]	$0.95	[2]	$0.84	[2]
Diluted earnings per share	$0.48		$0.51		$0.94		$0.83
Weighted average shares outstanding (basic)	63.3		63.3		63.2		63.2
Weighted average shares outstanding (diluted)	63.9		63.9		63.8		63.9
Cash dividends declared per share	$0.20		$0.20		$0.40		$0.40
[1]	We attribute revenue to a geography based upon the location of the business unit that consummates the external sale.
[2]	Net income attributable to Hillenbrand

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Consolidated net income	$31.20		$33.30		$60.90		$54.90
Changes in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Currency translation adjustment	-36.5		0		-56.6		8.6
Pension and postretirement (net of quarter-to-date tax of $- and $0.5 and year-to-date tax of $0.5 and $1.5)	1		0.9		1.8		3.1
Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments (net of quarter-to-date tax of $1.4 and $0.3 and year-to-date tax of $1.6 and $0.1)	-3.8		-0.2		-4.3		0.3
Total changes in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-39.3		0.7		-59.1		12
Consolidated comprehensive income	-8.1		34		1.8		66.9
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0.5		0.5		0.6		1.7
Comprehensive income (loss)	($8.60)	[1]	$33.50	[1]	$1.20	[1]	$65.20	[1]
[1]	Comprehensive income attributable to Hillenbrand

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com1

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Pension and postretirement, tax	$0	$0.50	$0.50	$1.50
Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, tax	$1.40	$0.30	$1.60	$0.10

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$43	$58
Trade receivables, net	172.3	191
Unbilled receivables from long-term manufacturing contracts	134.3	149.3
Inventories	174.9	168.5
Deferred income taxes	28.7	30.5
Prepaid expenses	21.4	19
Other current assets	17.8	21.5
Total current assets	592.4	637.8
Property, plant, and equipment, net	152.7	159.5
Intangible assets, net	464.8	510.5
Goodwill	535.8	570.7
Other assets	42.6	40
Total Assets	1,788.30	1,918.50
Current Liabilities
Trade accounts payable	118	192.6
Liabilities from long-term manufacturing contracts and advances	79.3	76.1
Current portion of long-term debt	9	15
Accrued compensation	51.1	69.6
Deferred income taxes	21.4	20.7
Other current liabilities	107.4	117.1
Total current liabilities	386.2	491.1
Long-term debt	561.8	543.5
Long-term portion of accrued pension and postretirement healthcare	185.1	200.9
Deferred income taxes	49.1	55.4
Other long-term liabilities	33.7	33.8
Total Liabilities	1,215.90	1,324.70
Commitments and contingencies
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock, no par value (63.6 and 63.5 shares issued, 62.9 and 62.9 shares outstanding)	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	346.1	342.1
Retained earnings	346.6	311.7
Treasury stock (0.7 and 0.6 shares)	-20.2	-18.3
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-111.2	-52.2
Hillenbrand Shareholders’ Equity	561.3	583.3
Noncontrolling interests	11.1	10.5
Total Shareholders’ Equity	572.4	593.8
Total Liabilities and Equity	$1,788.30	$1,918.50

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common stock, shares issued	63,600,000	63,500,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	62,900,000	62,900,000
Treasury stock, shares	700,000	600,000

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Operating Activities
Consolidated net income	$60.90	$54.90
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	28.4	29
Deferred income taxes	4.2	3.4
Share-based compensation	6.3	5.1
Net (gain) loss on investments	1.4	-7.9
Trade accounts receivable and receivables on long-term manufacturing contracts	5.6	36.2
Inventories	-16.8	-4.3
Other current assets	1.2	-11.7
Trade accounts payable	-60.7	-8.3
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	-19.2	1.4
Income taxes payable	3.6	-14.6
Defined benefit plan and postretirement funding	-5.2	-8.3
Defined benefit plan and postretirement expense	7.3	7.2
Other, net	-6.8	0.1
Net cash provided by operating activities	10.2	82.2
Investing Activities
Capital expenditures	-11.9	-11.4
Proceeds from sales of property, plant, and equipment	0.5	0.7
Proceeds from investments	0	5.7
Other, net	-1.1	0.9
Net cash used in investing activities	-12.5	-4.1
Financing Activities
Repayments on term loan	-4.5	-5
Proceeds from revolving credit facilities	254.4	182.6
Repayments on revolving credit facilities	-332	-218.6
Proceeds from unsecured Series A Notes, net of financing costs	99.6	0
Proceeds from other borrowings	0	1
Payments of dividends on common stock	-25.2	-24.8
Repurchases of common stock	-9.2	-16.5
Net proceeds on stock plans	3.4	12.7
Other, net	1.2	0.1
Net cash used in financing activities	-12.3	-68.5
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	-0.4	-1.3
Net cash flows	-15	8.3
Cash and cash equivalents:
At beginning of period	58	42.7
At end of period	$43	$51

Background_and_Basis_of_Presen

Background and Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Background and Basis of Presentation	Background and Basis of Presentation
	Hillenbrand, Inc. (“Hillenbrand”) is a global diversified industrial company that makes and sells premium business-to-business products and services for a wide variety of industries.  We pursue profitable growth and meaningful dividends for our shareholders by leveraging our leading brands and robust cash generation capabilities, as well as our Hillenbrand Business System (HBS), which we utilize to drive results across the enterprise by deploying management practices including Lean, Talent Development, and Strategy Management. Hillenbrand is composed of two segments:  the Process Equipment Group and Batesville®.  The Process Equipment Group has multiple market-leading brands of process and material handling equipment and systems serving a wide variety of industries across the globe.  Batesville is a recognized leader in the North American death care industry.  “Hillenbrand,” “the Company,” “we,” “us,” “our,” and similar words refer to Hillenbrand and its subsidiaries.
	The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Hillenbrand and its subsidiaries.  They also include a number of minor subsidiaries where the Company’s ownership percentage is less than 100%.  The Company’s fiscal year ends on September 30.  Unless otherwise stated, references to years relate to fiscal years.
	These unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial statements and therefore do not include all information required in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”).  The unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as, and should be read in conjunction with, the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our latest Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2014, as filed with the SEC.  The September 30, 2014 Consolidated Balance Sheet included in this Form 10-Q was derived from audited consolidated financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP for a year-end balance sheet included in Form 10-K.  In the opinion of management, these financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary to present a fair statement of the Company’s consolidated financial position and the consolidated results of operations and cash flow as of the dates and for the periods presented.
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of certain assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expense during the period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.  Examples of such estimates include, but are not limited to, revenue recognition under the percentage-of-completion method and the establishment of reserves related to customer rebates, doubtful accounts, warranties, early-pay discounts, inventories, income taxes, litigation, self-insurance, and progress toward achievement of performance criteria under the incentive compensation programs.

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	The significant accounting policies used in preparing these consolidated financial statements are consistent with the accounting policies described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2014.
	Recently Issued Accounting Standard
	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. ASU 2014-09 requires entities to recognize revenue in a way that depicts the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 will be effective for our fiscal year beginning October 1, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period, and allows for either full retrospective adoption or modified retrospective adoption, with early adoption not permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact that ASU 2014-09 will have on our consolidated financial statements.
	In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern. ASU 2014-15 provides guidance about management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern or to provide related footnote disclosures. ASU 2014-15 will be effective for our fiscal year beginning October 1, 2016, with early adoption permitted. We do not expect the adoption of ASU 2014-15 to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
	In January 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-01, Income Statement—Extraordinary and Unusual Items. ASU 2015-01 eliminates from GAAP the concept of extraordinary items. ASU 2015-01 will be effective for our fiscal year beginning October 1, 2016, with early adoption permitted. We do not expect the adoption of ASU 2015-01 to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
	In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Interest - Imputation of Interest. ASU 2015-03 simplifies the presentation of debt issuance costs. The amendments in this ASU require that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. ASU 2015-03 will be effective for our fiscal year beginning October 1, 2016, with early adoption permitted. We do not expect the adoption of ASU 2015-03 to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
	In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-05, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software. ASU 2015-05 will help entities evaluate the accounting for fees paid by a customer in a cloud computing arrangement by providing guidance as to whether an arrangement includes the sale or license of software. ASU 2015-05 will be effective for our fiscal year beginning October 1, 2016, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact that ASU 2015-05 will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Supplemental_Balance_Sheet_Inf

Supplemental Balance Sheet Information	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information	Supplemental Balance Sheet Information
		March 31,		September 30,
		2015		2014
	Trade accounts receivable reserves	$	20.2	$	19.2
	Accumulated depreciation on property, plant, and equipment	$	289.5	$	278.3
	Accumulated amortization on intangible assets	$	140.4	$	127.4
	Inventories:
	Raw materials and components	$	50	$	53.2
	Work in process	70.2		73.3
	Finished goods	54.7		42
	Total inventories	$	174.9	$	168.5

Financing_Agreements

Financing Agreements	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Financing Agreements	Financing Agreements
		March 31,		September 30,
		2015		2014
	$700 revolving credit facility, maturing December 19, 2019	$	146.3	$	229.6
	$200 term loan, final maturity December 19, 2019	175.5		180
	$150 senior unsecured notes, due July 15, 2020, net of discount	149		148.9
	$100 unsecured Series A Notes, due December 15, 2024	100		—
	Total debt	570.8		558.5
	Less: current portion	9		15
	Total long-term debt	$	561.8	$	543.5
	On February 18, 2015, we entered into an Amendment Agreement (the “Amendment Agreement”), amending and restating our €150.0 Syndicated Letter of Guarantee Facility (as amended, “LG Facility ”), dated as of June 3, 2013, under which unsecured letters of credit, bank guarantees, or other surety bonds may be issued.  The Amendment Agreement extends the maturity date of the LG Facility until at least December 19, 2019, and, among other things, amends a financial covenant contained in the LG Facility to provide the Company and its subsidiaries greater flexibility to consummate acquisitions.  The financial covenant amendment allows for an increase in the Company’s permitted maximum leverage ratio during the three quarters subsequent to an acquisition valued in excess of $75.0. We are allowed this increase up to two times during the term of the LG Facility (each, a “Leverage Holiday”).
	On December 15, 2014, we issued $100.0 in 4.60% Series A unsecured notes (“Series A Notes”) pursuant to the Private Shelf Agreement, dated as of December 6, 2012 (as amended, the “Shelf Agreement”), among the Company, Prudential Investment Management, Inc. (“Prudential”) and each Prudential Affiliate (as defined therein) that becomes a purchaser thereunder. The Series A Notes are unsecured, mature on December 15, 2024, and bear interest at 4.60% payable semi-annually in arrears. The Company may at any time upon providing notice, prepay all or part of the Series A Notes at 100% of the principal amount prepaid plus a Make-Whole Amount (as defined therein). Consistent with our revolving credit facility, term loan, senior unsecured notes, and LG facility, the Series A Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by certain of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries (the “Guarantors”). Deferred financing costs of $0.5 related to the Series A Notes are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the Series A Notes.
	On December 15, 2014, the Company and the Guarantors entered into an amendment (the “First Amendment”) to the Shelf Agreement and on December 19, 2014, entered into a separate amendment (the “Second Amendment” and, collectively with the First Amendment, the “Prudential Amendments”) to the Shelf Agreement. The Prudential Amendments, among other things, amend a financial covenant contained in the Shelf Agreement to provide for Leverage Holidays similar to those discussed above regarding the LG Facility. If a Leverage Holiday is elected, in addition to the interest accruing on the Series A Notes, the Company must pay to each holder of a Series A Note a fee equivalent to 0.75% per annum.
	On December 19, 2014, the Company entered into a Second Amendment (the “JPM Amendment”) to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of November 19, 2012, which governs our revolving credit facility and term loan (the “Facility”), by and among the Company and certain of its affiliates, the lenders party thereto from time to time, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent. The JPM Amendment provides for revolving loans of up to $700 and a term loan in the amount of $180.0, extends the maturity date of the Facility to December 19, 2019, and, among other amendments, amends the Facility to provide for Leverage Holidays similar to those discussed above regarding the LG Facility. New deferred financing costs related to the JPM Amendment were $1.7, which along with existing costs of $1.8, are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the Facility.
	With respect to the Facility, as of March 31, 2015, we had $15.9 in outstanding letters of credit issued and $537.8 of maximum borrowing capacity, of which $402.9 of borrowing capacity is immediately available based on our leverage covenant at March 31, 2015, with additional amounts available in the event of a qualifying acquisition.  The weighted-average interest rates on borrowings under the Facility were 1.30% and 1.29% for the three and six months ended March 31, 2015, and 1.37% and 1.36% for the same periods in the prior year.  The Facility carries a leverage-based facility fee, assessed on the entire facility amount. The weighted average facility fee was 0.23% and 0.24% for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2015.
	The weighted average interest rates on the term loan were 1.55% and 1.54% for the three and six months ended March 31, 2015, and 1.66% and 1.67% for the same periods in the prior year.
	In the normal course of business, the Process Equipment Group provides customers with bank guarantees and other credit arrangements in support of performance, warranty, advance payment, and other contractual obligations.  This form of trade finance is customary in the industry and, as a result, we maintain adequate capacity to provide the guarantees, under the LG Facility and other arrangements.  As of March 31, 2015, we had guarantee arrangements with capacity totaling $210.0 of which $153.3 was utilized for this purpose.
	The availability of borrowings under the Facility and the LG Facility is subject to our ability to meet certain conditions including compliance with covenants, absence of default, and continued accuracy of certain representations and warranties. Financial covenants include a maximum ratio of Indebtedness to EBITDA (as such terms defined in the relevant agreements) of 3.5 to 1.0 and a minimum ratio of EBITDA (as defined in the agreements) to interest expense of 3.5 to 1.0. As of March 31, 2015, we were in compliance with all covenants.
	We had restricted cash of $0.7 and $0.4 at March 31, 2015 and September 30, 2014.

Retirement_Benefits

Retirement Benefits	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Retirement Benefits	Retirement Benefits
	Defined Benefit Plans
		U.S. Pension Benefits						Non-U.S. Pension Benefits
		Three Months Ended March 31,						Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015			2014			2015			2014
	Service costs	$	1.1		$	1		$	0.5		$	0.4
	Interest costs	3.6			3.6			0.6			1
	Expected return on plan assets	(3.7		)	(3.5		)	(0.2		)	(0.2		)
	Amortization of unrecognized prior service costs, net	0.3			0.2			—			—
	Amortization of net loss	1.4			1			—			—
	Net pension costs	$	2.7		$	2.3		$	0.9		$	1.2
		U.S. Pension Benefits						Non-U.S. Pension Benefits
		Six Months Ended March 31,						Six Months Ended March 31,
		2015			2014			2015			2014
	Service costs	$	2.2		$	2		$	0.9		$	0.8
	Interest costs	7.2			7.3			1.4			2.1
	Expected return on plan assets	(7.2		)	(7.0		)	(0.5		)	(0.5		)
	Amortization of unrecognized prior service costs, net	0.5			0.4			—			—
	Amortization of net loss	2.6			1.9			—			—
	Net pension costs	$	5.3		$	4.6		$	1.8		$	2.4
	Postretirement Healthcare Plans — Net postretirement healthcare costs were $0.1 and $0.1 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, and $0.2 and $0.2 for the six months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014.
	Defined Contribution Plans — Expenses related to our defined contribution plans were $2.4 and $2.2 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes
	The effective tax rates for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 were 31.4% and 29.1%. The effective tax rates for the six months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 were 30.0% and 29.3%. The increase in the effective tax rate during the three months and six months ended March 31, 2015 was primarily due to the less favorable geographic mix of pre-tax income in 2015, net of a reduction in the reserve for uncertain tax positions in 2015.

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	Earnings Per Share
	The dilutive effects of performance-based stock awards were included in the computation of diluted earnings per share at the level the related performance criteria were met through the respective balance sheet date.  At March 31, 2015 and 2014, potential dilutive effects, representing approximately 1,400,000 and 1,800,000 shares were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share as the related performance criteria were not yet met, although we expect to meet various levels of criteria in the future.
		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		March 31,				March 31,
		2015		2014		2015		2014
	Net income(1)	$	30.7	$	33	$	60.2	$	53.3
	Weighted average shares outstanding (basic - in millions)	63.3		63.3		63.2		63.2
	Effect of dilutive stock options and other unvested equity awards (in millions)	0.6		0.6		0.6		0.7
	Weighted average shares outstanding (diluted - in millions)	63.9		63.9		63.8		63.9
	Basic earnings per share	$	0.49	$	0.52	$	0.95	$	0.84
	Diluted earnings per share	$	0.48	$	0.51	$	0.94	$	0.83
	Shares with anti-dilutive effect excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share (in millions)	0.7		0.4		0.7		0.4
	(1) Net income attributable to Hillenbrand

Shareholders_Equity

Shareholders' Equity	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity	Shareholders’ Equity
	During the six months ended March 31, 2015, we paid approximately $25.2 of cash dividends.  We also repurchased approximately 305,000 shares of our common stock during the six months ended March 31, 2015, for a total cost of approximately $9.2. In connection with our share based compensation plans discussed further in Note 10, we also issued approximately 317,000 shares of common stock, of which approximately 245,000 shares were issued using treasury stock.

Other_Comprehensive_Income_Los

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
		Pension and			Currency			Net			Total			Noncontrolling			Total
		Postretirement			Translation			Unrealized			Attributable			Interests
								Gain (Loss)			to
								on Derivative			Hillenbrand,
								Instruments			Inc.
	Balance at September 30, 2013	$	(33.0	)	$	31.4		$	0.2		$	(1.4	)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
	Before tax amount	2.4			8.5			1.2			12.1			$	0.1		$	12.2
	Tax expense	(0.7		)	—			(0.3		)	(1.0		)	—			(1.0		)
	After tax amount	1.7			8.5			0.9			11.1			0.1			11.2
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income(1)	1.4			—			(0.6		)	0.8			—			0.8
	Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	3.1			8.5			0.3			11.9			$	0.1		$	12
	Balance at March 31, 2014	$	(29.9	)	$	39.9		$	0.5		$	10.5
	(1)  Amounts are net of tax.
		Pension and			Currency			Net			Total			Noncontrolling			Total
		Postretirement			Translation			Unrealized			Attributable			Interests
								Gain (Loss)			to
								on Derivative			Hillenbrand,
								Instruments			Inc.
	Balance at September 30, 2014	$	(46.0	)	$	(4.9	)	$	(1.3	)	$	(52.2	)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
	Before tax amount	—			(56.5		)	(8.5		)	(65.0		)	$	(0.1	)	$	(65.1	)
	Tax expense	—			—			2.5			2.5			—			2.5
	After tax amount	—			(56.5		)	(6.0		)	(62.5		)	(0.1		)	(62.6		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income(1)	1.8			—			1.7			3.5			—			3.5
	Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	1.8			(56.5		)	(4.3		)	(59.0		)	$	(0.1	)	$	(59.1	)
	Balance at March 31, 2015	$	(44.2	)	$	(61.4	)	$	(5.6	)	$	(111.2	)
	(1)  Amounts are net of tax.
	Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income include:
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
		Amortization of Pension and						(Gain)/Loss on
		Postretirement (1)
		Net Loss			Prior Service Costs			Derivative			Total
		Recognized			Recognized			Instruments
	Affected Line in the Consolidated Statement of Operations:
	Net revenue	$	—		$	—		$	(0.5	)	$	(0.5	)
	Cost of goods sold	0.7			0.2			(0.2		)	0.7
	Operating expenses	0.2			—			—			0.2
	Other income (expense), net	—			—			(0.4		)	(0.4		)
	Total before tax	$	0.9		$	0.2		$	(1.1	)	$	—
	Tax expense										—
	Total reclassifications for the period, net of tax										$	—
		Six Months Ended March 31, 2014
		Amortization of Pension and						(Gain)/Loss on
		Postretirement (1)
		Net Loss			Prior Service Costs			Derivative			Total
		Recognized			Recognized			Instruments
	Affected Line in the Consolidated Statement of Operations:
	Net revenue	$	—		$	—		$	(0.4	)	$	(0.4	)
	Cost of goods sold	1.3			0.3			(0.3		)	1.3
	Operating expenses	0.5			0.1			—			0.6
	Other income (expense), net	—			—			(0.3		)	(0.3		)
	Total before tax	$	1.8		$	0.4		$	(1.0	)	$	1.2
	Tax expense										(0.4		)
	Total reclassifications for the period, net of tax										$	0.8
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
		Amortization of Pension and						(Gain)/Loss on
		Postretirement (1)
		Net Loss			Prior Service Costs			Derivative			Total
		Recognized			Recognized			Instruments
	Affected Line in the Consolidated Statement of Operations:
	Net revenue	$	—		$	—		$	0.8		$	0.8
	Cost of goods sold	0.8			0.2			0.1			1.1
Operating expenses	0.4			—			—			0.4
Other income (expense), net	—			—			0.8			0.8
Total before tax	$	1.2		$	0.2		$	1.7		$	3.1
Tax expense										(0.9		)
Total reclassifications for the period, net of tax										$	2.2
	Six Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Amortization of Pension and						(Gain)/Loss on
	Postretirement (1)
	Net Loss			Prior Service Costs			Derivative			Total
	Recognized			Recognized			Instruments
Affected Line in the Consolidated Statement of Operations:
Net revenue	$	—		$	—		$	1.3		$	1.3
Cost of goods sold	1.7			0.3			—			2
Operating expenses	0.7			0.1			—			0.8
Other income (expense), net	—			—			1.1			1.1
Total before tax	$	2.4		$	0.4		$	2.4		$	5.2
Tax expense										(1.7		)
Total reclassifications for the period, net of tax										$	3.5
(1) These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost (see Note 5).

ShareBased_Compensation

Share-Based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Compensation Related Costs [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation	Share-Based Compensation
		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		March 31,				March 31,
		2015		2014		2015		2014
	Share-based compensation costs	$	4.1	$	3.4	$	6.3	$	5.1
	Less impact of income tax benefit	1.5		1.3		2.3		1.9
	Share-based compensation costs, net of tax	$	2.6	$	2.1	$	4	$	3.2
	We have share-based compensation with long-term performance-based metrics that are contingent upon our relative total shareholder return and the creation of shareholder value as measured by the cumulative cash returns and final period net operating profit after tax compared to the performance-based targets for each grant over a three-year period.  For the performance-based awards contingent upon the creation of shareholder value, compensation expense is adjusted each quarter based upon actual results to date and any changes to forecasted information on each of the separate grants.
	During the six months ended March 31, 2015, we made the following grants:
		Number of
		Units
	Stock options	360,903
	Time-based stock awards	49,219
	Performance-based stock awards (maximum that can be earned)	474,599
	Stock options granted during fiscal 2015 had a weighted-average exercise price of $32.66 and a weighted-average grant date fair value of $8.38.  Our time-based stock awards and performance-based stock awards granted during fiscal 2015 had weighted-average grant date fair values of $31.61 and $33.44.  Included in the performance-based stock awards granted during 2015 are 150,464 units whose payout level is based upon the Company’s total shareholder return as it relates to the performance of companies in its compensation peer group over a three-year measurement period.  These units will be expensed on a straight-line basis over the measurement period and are not subsequently adjusted after the grant date.

Other_Income_Expense_Net

Other Income (Expense), Net	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Other Income and Other Expense	Other Income (Expense), Net
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		March 31,						March 31,
		2015			2014			2015			2014
	Equity in net income (loss) of affiliates	$	(1.7	)	$	2.9		$	(1.4	)	$	2.7
	Foreign currency exchange loss, net	(3.3		)	(0.4		)	(4.1		)	(0.7		)
	Gain on exercise of warrants	—			5.2			—			5.2
	Service agreement cancellation	—			2.5			—			2.5
	Other, net	—			(0.5		)	0.5			(0.1		)
	Other income and (expense), net	$	(5.0	)	$	9.7		$	(5.0	)	$	9.6

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies
	General — Like most companies, from time to time we are involved in claims, lawsuits, and government proceedings relating to our operations, including environmental, patent infringement, business practices, commercial transactions, product and general liability, workers’ compensation, auto liability, employment, and other matters.  The ultimate outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty.  An estimated loss from these contingencies is recognized when we believe it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated; however, it is difficult to measure the actual loss that might be incurred related to litigation.  If a loss is not considered probable and/or cannot be reasonably estimated, we are required to make a disclosure if there is at least a reasonable possibility that a significant loss may be incurred.  Legal fees associated with claims and lawsuits are generally expensed as incurred.
	Claims other than employment and related matters have deductibles and self-insured retentions ranging from $0.5 to $1.0 per occurrence or per claim, depending upon the type of coverage and policy period.  Outside insurance companies and third-party claims administrators assist in establishing individual claim reserves, and an independent outside actuary provides estimates of ultimate projected losses, including incurred but not reported claims, which are used to establish reserves for losses.  Claim reserves for employment-related matters are established based upon advice from internal and external counsel and historical settlement information for claims and related fees when such amounts are considered probable of payment.
	The recorded amounts represent our best estimate of the costs we will incur in relation to such exposures, but it is possible that actual costs will differ from those estimates.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements
	Fair value is defined as the exit price, or the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants as of the measurement date.  The authoritative guidance establishes a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available.  Observable inputs are from sources independent of the Company.  Unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s assumptions about the factors market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability, developed based upon the best information available in the circumstances.  The categorization of financial assets and liabilities within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.  The hierarchy is broken down into three levels:
	Level 1:	Inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
	Level 2:	Inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, and inputs (other than quoted prices) that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.
	Level 3:	Inputs are unobservable for the asset or liability.
		Carrying
		Value at		Fair Value at March 31, 2015
		March 31,		Using Inputs Considered as:
		2015		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	43	$	43	$	—	$	—
	Investments in rabbi trust	4.8		4.8		—		—
	Derivative instruments	3.3		—		3.3		—
	Liabilities:
	$150 senior unsecured notes	149		159.9		—		—
	Revolving credit facility	146.3		—		146.3		—
	Term loan	175.5		—		175.5		—
	$100 Series A Notes	100		—		103.9		—
	Derivative instruments	12.1		—		12.1		—
	The fair values of the revolving credit facility and term loan approximated carrying value at March 31, 2015.  The fair values of the revolving credit facility, term loan, and Series A Notes are estimated based on internally developed models, using current market interest rate data for similar issues as there is no active market for our revolving credit facility, term loan, or Series A Notes.
	The fair values of the Company’s derivative instruments are based upon pricing models using inputs derived from third-party pricing services or observable market data such as currency spot and forward rates.  These values are periodically validated by comparing to third-party broker quotes.  The aggregate notional value of these derivatives was $118.9 at March 31, 2015.

Segment_and_Geographical_Infor

Segment and Geographical Information	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment and Geographical Information	Segment and Geographical Information
		Three Months Ended March 31,						Six Months Ended March 31,
		2015			2014			2015			2014
	Net revenue
	Process Equipment Group	$	240.8		$	239.5		$	497.2		$	481.7
	Batesville	163.8			157.3			308.9			300
	Total	$	404.6		$	396.8		$	806.1		$	781.7
	Adjusted EBITDA
	Process Equipment Group	$	34.6		$	26		$	72.7		$	52.7
	Batesville	44			44.9			76.6			79.4
	Corporate	(13.1		)	(1.7		)	(20.4		)	(9.7		)
	Net revenue (1)
	United States	$	236.2		$	215.9		$	452.8		$	418.3
	International	168.4			180.9			353.3			363.4
	Total	$	404.6		$	396.8		$	806.1		$	781.7
	(1) We attribute revenue to a geography based upon the location of the business unit that consummates the external sale.
		March 31,			September 30,
		2015			2014
	Total assets assigned
	Process Equipment Group	$	1,500.20		$	1,632.80
	Batesville	225.4			237.8
	Corporate	62.7			47.9
	Total	$	1,788.30		$	1,918.50
	Tangible long-lived assets, net
	United States	$	94.5		$	93.7
	International	58.2			65.8
	Total	$	152.7		$	159.5
	The following schedule reconciles segment adjusted EBITDA to consolidated net income.
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		March 31,						March 31,
		2015			2014			2015			2014
	Adjusted EBITDA:
	Process Equipment Group	$	34.6		$	26		$	72.7		$	52.7
	Batesville	44			44.9			76.6			79.4
	Corporate	(13.1		)	(1.7		)	(20.4		)	(9.7		)
	Less:
	Interest income	(0.4		)	(0.1		)	(0.7		)	(0.3		)
	Interest expense	6.4			5.6			12.1			11.9
	Income tax expense	14.3			13.7			26.1			22.7
	Depreciation and amortization	13.4			14.7			28.4			29
	Business acquisition and integration	(0.1		)	1.1			0.2			3
	Restructuring	0.7			0.9			1.4			1.2
	Litigation	—			—			0.5			—
	Consolidated net income	$	31.2		$	33.3		$	60.9		$	54.9

Condensed_Consolidating_Inform

Condensed Consolidating Information	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidating Information	Condensed Consolidating Information
	Certain 100% owned subsidiaries of Hillenbrand fully and unconditionally, jointly and severally, agreed to guarantee all of the indebtedness relating to our obligations under our revolving credit facility, term loan, senior unsecured notes, Series A Notes, and LG Facility.  The following are the condensed consolidating financial statements, including the guarantors, which present the statements of income, balance sheets, and cash flows of (i) the parent holding company, (ii) the guarantor subsidiaries, (iii) the non-guarantor subsidiaries, and (iv) eliminations necessary to present the information for Hillenbrand on a consolidated basis.
	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Income
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2015															Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
		Parent			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated			Parent			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
								Guarantors															Guarantors
	Net revenue	$	—		$	235.7		$	220		$	(51.1	)	$	404.6		$	—		$	212.4		$	227.4		$	(43.0	)	$	396.8
	Cost of goods sold	—			119.2			162.2			(25.4		)	256			—			104.8			165.6			(16.4		)	254
	Gross profit	—			116.5			57.8			(25.7		)	148.6			—			107.6			61.8			(26.6		)	142.8
	Operating expenses	10.7			63.8			42.9			(25.7		)	91.7			11.8			63.3			51.4			(26.6		)	99.9
	Operating profit	(10.7		)	52.7			14.9			—			56.9			(11.8		)	44.3			10.4			—			42.9
	Interest expense	5.2			0.4			0.8			—			6.4			4.8			—			0.8			—			5.6
	Other income (expense), net	(1.7		)	(0.6		)	(2.7		)	—			(5.0		)	0.2			10.1			(0.6		)	—			9.7
	Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries	40.9			3			—			(43.9		)	—			40.9			3			—			(43.9		)	—
	Income (loss) before income taxes	23.3			54.7			11.4			(43.9		)	45.5			24.5			57.4			9			(43.9		)	47
	Income tax expense (benefit)	(7.4		)	19.2			2.5			—			14.3			(8.5		)	19.9			2.3			—			13.7
	Consolidated net income	30.7			35.5			8.9			(43.9		)	31.2			33			37.5			6.7			(43.9		)	33.3
	Less: Net income attributable to
	noncontrolling interests	—			—			0.5			—			0.5			—			—			0.3			—			0.3
	Net income (1)	$	30.7		$	35.5		$	8.4		$	(43.9	)	$	30.7		$	33		$	37.5		$	6.4		$	(43.9	)	$	33
	Consolidated comprehensive income	$	(8.6	)	$	36.4		$	(32.7	)	$	(3.2	)	$	(8.1	)	$	33.5		$	38.2		$	6.7		$	(44.4	)	$	34
	Less: Comprehensive income attributable
	to noncontrolling interests	—			—			0.5			—			0.5			—			—			0.5			—			0.5
	Comprehensive income (2)	$	(8.6	)	$	36.4		$	(33.2	)	$	(3.2	)	$	(8.6	)	$	33.5		$	38.2		$	6.2		$	(44.4	)	$	33.5
		Six Months Ended March 31, 2015															Six Months Ended March 31, 2014
		Parent			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated			Parent			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
								Guarantors															Guarantors
	Net revenue	$	—		$	452.4		$	453.5		$	(99.8	)	$	806.1		$	—		$	412.7		$	452.4		$	(83.4	)	$	781.7
	Cost of goods sold	—			233.5			335			(49.4		)	519.1			—			207.3			332.2			(31.6		)	507.9
	Gross profit	—			218.9			118.5			(50.4		)	287			—			205.4			120.2			(51.8		)	273.8
	Operating expenses	18.8			126.7			87.8			(50.4		)	182.9			20.8			125.2			99.7			(51.8		)	193.9
	Operating profit	(18.8		)	92.2			30.7			—			104.1			(20.8		)	80.2			20.5			—			79.9
	Interest expense	10.1			0.4			1.6			—			12.1			9.7			0.1			2.1			—			11.9
	Other income (expense), net	(1.7		)	(0.6		)	(2.7		)	—			(5.0		)	0.1			9.4			0.1			—			9.6
	Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries	75			5.2			—			(80.2		)	—			69.5			4.9			—			(74.4		)	—
	Income (loss) before income taxes	44.4			96.4			26.4			(80.2		)	87			39.1			94.4			18.5			(74.4		)	77.6
	Income tax expense (benefit)	(15.8		)	34.1			7.8			—			26.1			(14.2		)	33.1			3.8			—			22.7
	Consolidated net income	60.2			62.3			18.6			(80.2		)	60.9			53.3			61.3			14.7			(74.4		)	54.9
	Less: Net income attributable to
	noncontrolling interests	—			—			0.7			—			0.7			—			—			1.6			—			1.6
	Net income (1)	$	60.2		$	62.3		$	17.9		$	(80.2	)	$	60.2		$	53.3		$	61.3		$	13.1		$	(74.4	)	$	53.3
	Consolidated comprehensive income	$	1.2		$	64		$	(30.4	)	$	(33.0	)	$	1.8		$	65.2		$	62.7		$	25.3		$	(86.3	)	$	66.9
	Less: Comprehensive income attributable
	to noncontrolling interests	—			—			0.6			—			0.6			—			—			1.7			—			1.7
	Comprehensive income (2)	$	1.2		$	64		$	(31.0	)	$	(33.0	)	$	1.2		$	65.2		$	62.7		$	23.6		$	(86.3	)	$	65.2
	(1) Net income attributable to Hillenbrand
	(2) Comprehensive income attributable to Hillenbrand
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
		31-Mar-15															30-Sep-14
		Parent			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated			Parent			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
								Guarantors															Guarantors
	Cash and equivalents	$	0.1		$	7.5		$	35.4		$	—		$	43		$	0.4		$	10.6		$	47		$	—		$	58
	Trade receivables, net	—			102.6			69.7			—			172.3			—			113.2			77.8			—			191
	Unbilled receivables from long-term
	manufacturing contracts	—			6.5			127.8			—			134.3			—			4			145.3			—			149.3
	Inventories	—			80.9			97.1			(3.1		)	174.9			—			69.7			101.8			(3.0		)	168.5
	Deferred income taxes	8.5			17.2			3			—			28.7			10.6			17.3			2.6			—			30.5
	Prepaid expense	3			8.2			10.2			—			21.4			2.5			4.9			11.6			—			19
	Intercompany receivables	283.8			1,129.00			36.6			(1,449.4		)	—			291			1,189.90			5.3			(1,486.2		)	—
	Other current assets	0.5			1.7			14.9			0.7			17.8			1.2			2.1			17.8			0.4			21.5
	Total current assets	295.9			1,353.60			394.7			(1,451.8		)	592.4			305.7			1,411.70			409.2			(1,488.8		)	637.8
	Property, plant and equipment, net	6.7			65.6			80.4			—			152.7			6.7			65.4			87.4			—			159.5
	Intangible assets, net	2.3			180.4			282.1			—			464.8			2.5			186.1			321.9			—			510.5
	Goodwill	—			211.7			324.1			—			535.8			—			211.7			359			—			570.7
Investment in consolidated subsidiaries	1,983.80			645.9			—			(2,629.7		)	—			2,000.20			644			—			(2,644.2		)	—
Other assets	33.9			25.9			3.8			(21.0		)	42.6			25.8			9.9			4.3			—			40
Total Assets	$	2,322.60		$	2,483.10		$	1,085.10		$	(4,102.5	)	$	1,788.30		$	2,340.90		$	2,528.80		$	1,181.80		$	(4,133.0	)	$	1,918.50
Trade accounts payable	$	0.4		$	25.9		$	91.4		$	0.3		$	118		$	3		$	32.8		$	156.8		$	—		$	192.6
Liabilities from long-term manufacturing
contracts and advances	—			22.8			56.5			—			79.3			—			20.4			55.7			—			76.1
Current portion of long-term debt	9			—			—			—			9			15			—			—			—			15
Accrued compensation	22.6			20.5			8			—			51.1			5			55.3			9.3			—			69.6
Deferred income taxes	—			—			21.4			—			21.4			—			1.6			19.1			—			20.7
Intercompany payables	1,174.90			277.6			—			(1,452.5		)	—			1,202.70			286.5			—			(1,489.2		)	—
Other current liabilities	3.2			48.9			74.7			(19.4		)	107.4			4.1			61.6			51			0.4			117.1
Total current liabilities	1,210.10			395.7			252			(1,471.6		)	386.2			1,229.80			458.2			291.9			(1,488.8		)	491.1
Long-term debt	550			—			11.8			—			561.8			525.9			—			17.6			—			543.5
Accrued pension and
postretirement healthcare	1.1			95.7			88.3			—			185.1			1			94.2			105.7			—			200.9
Deferred income taxes	—			19.9			29.5			(0.3		)	49.1			0.8			15.1			39.5			—			55.4
Other long-term liabilities	0.1			23.4			11.1			(0.9		)	33.7			0.1			27.7			6			—			33.8
Total Liabilities	1,761.30			534.7			392.7			(1,472.8		)	1,215.90			1,757.60			595.2			460.7			(1,488.8		)	1,324.70
Total Hillenbrand Shareholders’ Equity	561.3			1,948.40			681.3			(2,629.7		)	561.3			583.3			1,933.60			710.6			(2,644.2		)	583.3
Noncontrolling interests	—			—			11.1			—			11.1			—			—			10.5			—			10.5
Total Equity	561.3			1,948.40			692.4			(2,629.7		)	572.4			583.3			1,933.60			721.1			(2,644.2		)	593.8
Total Liabilities and Equity	$	2,322.60		$	2,483.10		$	1,085.10		$	(4,102.5	)	$	1,788.30		$	2,340.90		$	2,528.80		$	1,181.80		$	(4,133.0	)	$	1,918.50
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
	Six Months Ended March 31, 2015															Six Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Parent			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated			Parent			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
							Guarantors															Guarantors
Net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities	$	12.7		$	84.8		$	(1.7	)	$	(85.6	)	$	10.2		$	13		$	37.2		$	79.3		$	(47.3	)	$	82.2
Investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(0.8		)	(7.2		)	(3.9		)	—			(11.9		)	(0.8		)	(6.4		)	(4.2		)	—			(11.4		)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant,
and equipment	—			0.5			—			—			0.5			—			0.7			—			—			0.7
Proceeds from warrant exercise	—			—			—			—			—			—			5.7			—			—			5.7
Other, net	—			(0.9		)	(0.2		)	—			(1.1		)	—			—			0.9			—			0.9
Net cash used in investing activities	(0.8		)	(7.6		)	(4.1		)	—			(12.5		)	(0.8		)	—			(3.3		)	—			(4.1		)
Financing activities:
Repayments on term loan	(4.5		)	—			—			—			(4.5		)	(5.0		)	—			—			—			(5.0		)
Proceeds from revolving credit facilities	191			—			63.4			—			254.4			158			—			24.6			—			182.6
Repayments on revolving credit facilities	(268.5		)	—			(63.5		)	—			(332.0		)	(137.5		)	—			(81.1		)	—			(218.6		)
Proceeds from unsecured Series A Notes,
net of financing costs	99.6			—			—			—			99.6			—			—			—			—			—
Proceeds from other borrowings	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			1			—			1
Payment of dividends on common stock	(25.2		)	—			—			—			(25.2		)	(24.8		)	—			—			—			(24.8		)
Payment of dividends - intercompany	—			(80.3		)	(5.3		)	85.6			—			—			(38.4		)	(8.9		)	47.3			—
Repurchases of common stock	(9.2		)	—			—			—			(9.2		)	(16.5		)	—			—			—			(16.5		)
Net proceeds on stock plans	3.4			—			—			—			3.4			12.7			—			—			—			12.7
Other, net	1.2			—			—			—			1.2			0.9			—			(0.8		)	—			0.1
Net cash (used in) provided by
financing activities	(12.2		)	(80.3		)	(5.4		)	85.6			(12.3		)	(12.2		)	(38.4		)	(65.2		)	47.3			(68.5		)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and
cash equivalents	—			—			(0.4		)	—			(0.4		)	—			—			(1.3		)	—			(1.3		)
Net cash flow	(0.3		)	(3.1		)	(11.6		)	—			(15.0		)	—			(1.2		)	9.5			—			8.3
Cash and equivalents at beginning of
period	0.4			10.6			47			—			58			0.6			8.7			33.4			—			42.7
Cash and equivalents at end of period	$	0.1		$	7.5		$	35.4		$	—		$	43		$	0.6		$	7.5		$	42.9		$	—		$	51

Restructuring

Restructuring	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring	Restructuring
	During the three months ended March 31, 2015, Hillenbrand incurred $0.7 of restructuring costs ($0.5 expense at the Process Equipment Group, with $0.4 classified as operating expenses and $0.1 classified as cost of goods sold, and $0.2 expense at Corporate classified as operating expenses).  During the six months ended March 31, 2015, Hillenbrand incurred $2.6 of restructuring costs ($0.8 expense at the Process Equipment Group, with $0.7 classified as operating expenses and $0.1 classified as cost of goods sold, $1.2 expense at Batesville classified as cost of goods sold, and $0.6 expense at Corporate classified as operating expenses).  These costs related primarily to severance costs at the Process Equipment Group as we continue to integrate and streamline the business operations within the segment, disposal of equipment at Batesville, and corporate compensation costs related to changes in the Company’s executive management team. At March 31, 2015, $1.4 of restructuring costs were accrued and will be paid in 2015.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Recently Issued Accounting Standard	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. ASU 2014-09 requires entities to recognize revenue in a way that depicts the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 will be effective for our fiscal year beginning October 1, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period, and allows for either full retrospective adoption or modified retrospective adoption, with early adoption not permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact that ASU 2014-09 will have on our consolidated financial statements.
	In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern. ASU 2014-15 provides guidance about management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern or to provide related footnote disclosures. ASU 2014-15 will be effective for our fiscal year beginning October 1, 2016, with early adoption permitted. We do not expect the adoption of ASU 2014-15 to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
	In January 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-01, Income Statement—Extraordinary and Unusual Items. ASU 2015-01 eliminates from GAAP the concept of extraordinary items. ASU 2015-01 will be effective for our fiscal year beginning October 1, 2016, with early adoption permitted. We do not expect the adoption of ASU 2015-01 to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
	In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Interest - Imputation of Interest. ASU 2015-03 simplifies the presentation of debt issuance costs. The amendments in this ASU require that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. ASU 2015-03 will be effective for our fiscal year beginning October 1, 2016, with early adoption permitted. We do not expect the adoption of ASU 2015-03 to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
	In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-05, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software. ASU 2015-05 will help entities evaluate the accounting for fees paid by a customer in a cloud computing arrangement by providing guidance as to whether an arrangement includes the sale or license of software. ASU 2015-05 will be effective for our fiscal year beginning October 1, 2016, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact that ASU 2015-05 will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Supplemental_Balance_Sheet_Inf1

Supplemental Balance Sheet Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of supplemental balance sheet information
		March 31,		September 30,
		2015		2014
	Trade accounts receivable reserves	$	20.2	$	19.2
	Accumulated depreciation on property, plant, and equipment	$	289.5	$	278.3
	Accumulated amortization on intangible assets	$	140.4	$	127.4
	Inventories:
	Raw materials and components	$	50	$	53.2
	Work in process	70.2		73.3
	Finished goods	54.7		42
	Total inventories	$	174.9	$	168.5

Financing_Agreements_Tables

Financing Agreements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of borrowings under financing agreements
		March 31,		September 30,
		2015		2014
	$700 revolving credit facility, maturing December 19, 2019	$	146.3	$	229.6
	$200 term loan, final maturity December 19, 2019	175.5		180
	$150 senior unsecured notes, due July 15, 2020, net of discount	149		148.9
	$100 unsecured Series A Notes, due December 15, 2024	100		—
	Total debt	570.8		558.5
	Less: current portion	9		15
	Total long-term debt	$	561.8	$	543.5

Retirement_Benefits_Tables

Retirement Benefits (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of net pension costs
		U.S. Pension Benefits						Non-U.S. Pension Benefits
		Three Months Ended March 31,						Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015			2014			2015			2014
	Service costs	$	1.1		$	1		$	0.5		$	0.4
	Interest costs	3.6			3.6			0.6			1
	Expected return on plan assets	(3.7		)	(3.5		)	(0.2		)	(0.2		)
	Amortization of unrecognized prior service costs, net	0.3			0.2			—			—
	Amortization of net loss	1.4			1			—			—
	Net pension costs	$	2.7		$	2.3		$	0.9		$	1.2
		U.S. Pension Benefits						Non-U.S. Pension Benefits
		Six Months Ended March 31,						Six Months Ended March 31,
		2015			2014			2015			2014
	Service costs	$	2.2		$	2		$	0.9		$	0.8
	Interest costs	7.2			7.3			1.4			2.1
	Expected return on plan assets	(7.2		)	(7.0		)	(0.5		)	(0.5		)
	Amortization of unrecognized prior service costs, net	0.5			0.4			—			—
	Amortization of net loss	2.6			1.9			—			—
	Net pension costs	$	5.3		$	4.6		$	1.8		$	2.4

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of computation of basic and diluted earnings per share
		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		March 31,				March 31,
		2015		2014		2015		2014
	Net income(1)	$	30.7	$	33	$	60.2	$	53.3
	Weighted average shares outstanding (basic - in millions)	63.3		63.3		63.2		63.2
	Effect of dilutive stock options and other unvested equity awards (in millions)	0.6		0.6		0.6		0.7
	Weighted average shares outstanding (diluted - in millions)	63.9		63.9		63.8		63.9
	Basic earnings per share	$	0.49	$	0.52	$	0.95	$	0.84
	Diluted earnings per share	$	0.48	$	0.51	$	0.94	$	0.83
	Shares with anti-dilutive effect excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share (in millions)	0.7		0.4		0.7		0.4
	(1) Net income attributable to Hillenbrand

Other_Comprehensive_Income_Los1

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Schedule of changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component
		Pension and			Currency			Net			Total			Noncontrolling			Total
		Postretirement			Translation			Unrealized			Attributable			Interests
								Gain (Loss)			to
								on Derivative			Hillenbrand,
								Instruments			Inc.
	Balance at September 30, 2013	$	(33.0	)	$	31.4		$	0.2		$	(1.4	)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
	Before tax amount	2.4			8.5			1.2			12.1			$	0.1		$	12.2
	Tax expense	(0.7		)	—			(0.3		)	(1.0		)	—			(1.0		)
	After tax amount	1.7			8.5			0.9			11.1			0.1			11.2
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income(1)	1.4			—			(0.6		)	0.8			—			0.8
	Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	3.1			8.5			0.3			11.9			$	0.1		$	12
	Balance at March 31, 2014	$	(29.9	)	$	39.9		$	0.5		$	10.5
	(1)  Amounts are net of tax.
		Pension and			Currency			Net			Total			Noncontrolling			Total
		Postretirement			Translation			Unrealized			Attributable			Interests
								Gain (Loss)			to
								on Derivative			Hillenbrand,
								Instruments			Inc.
	Balance at September 30, 2014	$	(46.0	)	$	(4.9	)	$	(1.3	)	$	(52.2	)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
	Before tax amount	—			(56.5		)	(8.5		)	(65.0		)	$	(0.1	)	$	(65.1	)
	Tax expense	—			—			2.5			2.5			—			2.5
	After tax amount	—			(56.5		)	(6.0		)	(62.5		)	(0.1		)	(62.6		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income(1)	1.8			—			1.7			3.5			—			3.5
	Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	1.8			(56.5		)	(4.3		)	(59.0		)	$	(0.1	)	$	(59.1	)
	Balance at March 31, 2015	$	(44.2	)	$	(61.4	)	$	(5.6	)	$	(111.2	)
	(1)  Amounts are net of tax.
Schedule of reclassifications of AOCI	Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income include:
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
		Amortization of Pension and						(Gain)/Loss on
		Postretirement (1)
		Net Loss			Prior Service Costs			Derivative			Total
		Recognized			Recognized			Instruments
	Affected Line in the Consolidated Statement of Operations:
	Net revenue	$	—		$	—		$	(0.5	)	$	(0.5	)
	Cost of goods sold	0.7			0.2			(0.2		)	0.7
	Operating expenses	0.2			—			—			0.2
	Other income (expense), net	—			—			(0.4		)	(0.4		)
	Total before tax	$	0.9		$	0.2		$	(1.1	)	$	—
	Tax expense										—
	Total reclassifications for the period, net of tax										$	—
		Six Months Ended March 31, 2014
		Amortization of Pension and						(Gain)/Loss on
		Postretirement (1)
		Net Loss			Prior Service Costs			Derivative			Total
		Recognized			Recognized			Instruments
	Affected Line in the Consolidated Statement of Operations:
	Net revenue	$	—		$	—		$	(0.4	)	$	(0.4	)
	Cost of goods sold	1.3			0.3			(0.3		)	1.3
	Operating expenses	0.5			0.1			—			0.6
	Other income (expense), net	—			—			(0.3		)	(0.3		)
	Total before tax	$	1.8		$	0.4		$	(1.0	)	$	1.2
	Tax expense										(0.4		)
	Total reclassifications for the period, net of tax										$	0.8
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
		Amortization of Pension and						(Gain)/Loss on
		Postretirement (1)
		Net Loss			Prior Service Costs			Derivative			Total
		Recognized			Recognized			Instruments
	Affected Line in the Consolidated Statement of Operations:
	Net revenue	$	—		$	—		$	0.8		$	0.8
	Cost of goods sold	0.8			0.2			0.1			1.1
	Operating expenses	0.4			—			—			0.4
	Other income (expense), net	—			—			0.8			0.8
	Total before tax	$	1.2		$	0.2		$	1.7		$	3.1
	Tax expense										(0.9		)
	Total reclassifications for the period, net of tax										$	2.2
		Six Months Ended March 31, 2015
		Amortization of Pension and						(Gain)/Loss on
		Postretirement (1)
		Net Loss			Prior Service Costs			Derivative			Total
		Recognized			Recognized			Instruments
	Affected Line in the Consolidated Statement of Operations:
	Net revenue	$	—		$	—		$	1.3		$	1.3
	Cost of goods sold	1.7			0.3			—			2
	Operating expenses	0.7			0.1			—			0.8
	Other income (expense), net	—			—			1.1			1.1
	Total before tax	$	2.4		$	0.4		$	2.4		$	5.2
	Tax expense										(1.7		)
	Total reclassifications for the period, net of tax										$	3.5
	(1) These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost (see Note 5).

ShareBased_Compensation_Tables

Share-Based Compensation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Compensation Related Costs [Abstract]
Schedule of stock-based compensation costs
		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		March 31,				March 31,
		2015		2014		2015		2014
	Share-based compensation costs	$	4.1	$	3.4	$	6.3	$	5.1
	Less impact of income tax benefit	1.5		1.3		2.3		1.9
	Share-based compensation costs, net of tax	$	2.6	$	2.1	$	4	$	3.2
Schedule of stock-based awards granted in the period	During the six months ended March 31, 2015, we made the following grants:
		Number of
		Units
	Stock options	360,903
	Time-based stock awards	49,219
	Performance-based stock awards (maximum that can be earned)	474,599

Other_Income_Expense_Net_Table

Other Income (Expense), Net (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Other income and expense
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		March 31,						March 31,
		2015			2014			2015			2014
	Equity in net income (loss) of affiliates	$	(1.7	)	$	2.9		$	(1.4	)	$	2.7
	Foreign currency exchange loss, net	(3.3		)	(0.4		)	(4.1		)	(0.7		)
	Gain on exercise of warrants	—			5.2			—			5.2
	Service agreement cancellation	—			2.5			—			2.5
	Other, net	—			(0.5		)	0.5			(0.1		)
	Other income and (expense), net	$	(5.0	)	$	9.7		$	(5.0	)	$	9.6

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of financial assets and liabilities at carrying value and fair value and the level within the fair value hierarchy
		Carrying
		Value at		Fair Value at March 31, 2015
		March 31,		Using Inputs Considered as:
		2015		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	43	$	43	$	—	$	—
	Investments in rabbi trust	4.8		4.8		—		—
	Derivative instruments	3.3		—		3.3		—
	Liabilities:
	$150 senior unsecured notes	149		159.9		—		—
	Revolving credit facility	146.3		—		146.3		—
	Term loan	175.5		—		175.5		—
	$100 Series A Notes	100		—		103.9		—
	Derivative instruments	12.1		—		12.1		—

Segment_and_Geographical_Infor1

Segment and Geographical Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of net revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and depreciation and amortization by segment and geographic location
		Three Months Ended March 31,						Six Months Ended March 31,
		2015			2014			2015			2014
	Net revenue
	Process Equipment Group	$	240.8		$	239.5		$	497.2		$	481.7
	Batesville	163.8			157.3			308.9			300
	Total	$	404.6		$	396.8		$	806.1		$	781.7
	Adjusted EBITDA
	Process Equipment Group	$	34.6		$	26		$	72.7		$	52.7
	Batesville	44			44.9			76.6			79.4
	Corporate	(13.1		)	(1.7		)	(20.4		)	(9.7		)
	Net revenue (1)
	United States	$	236.2		$	215.9		$	452.8		$	418.3
	International	168.4			180.9			353.3			363.4
	Total	$	404.6		$	396.8		$	806.1		$	781.7
	(1) We attribute revenue to a geography based upon the location of the business unit that consummates the external sale.
Schedule of assets by segment and tangible long-lived assets, net by geographic location
		March 31,			September 30,
		2015			2014
	Total assets assigned
	Process Equipment Group	$	1,500.20		$	1,632.80
	Batesville	225.4			237.8
	Corporate	62.7			47.9
	Total	$	1,788.30		$	1,918.50
	Tangible long-lived assets, net
	United States	$	94.5		$	93.7
	International	58.2			65.8
	Total	$	152.7		$	159.5
Schedule of reconciliation of segment adjusted EBITDA to consolidated net income	The following schedule reconciles segment adjusted EBITDA to consolidated net income.
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		March 31,						March 31,
		2015			2014			2015			2014
	Adjusted EBITDA:
	Process Equipment Group	$	34.6		$	26		$	72.7		$	52.7
	Batesville	44			44.9			76.6			79.4
	Corporate	(13.1		)	(1.7		)	(20.4		)	(9.7		)
	Less:
	Interest income	(0.4		)	(0.1		)	(0.7		)	(0.3		)
	Interest expense	6.4			5.6			12.1			11.9
	Income tax expense	14.3			13.7			26.1			22.7
	Depreciation and amortization	13.4			14.7			28.4			29
	Business acquisition and integration	(0.1		)	1.1			0.2			3
	Restructuring	0.7			0.9			1.4			1.2
	Litigation	—			—			0.5			—
	Consolidated net income	$	31.2		$	33.3		$	60.9		$	54.9

Condensed_Consolidating_Inform1

Condensed Consolidating Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of condensed consolidating statements of income
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2015															Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
		Parent			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated			Parent			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
								Guarantors															Guarantors
	Net revenue	$	—		$	235.7		$	220		$	(51.1	)	$	404.6		$	—		$	212.4		$	227.4		$	(43.0	)	$	396.8
	Cost of goods sold	—			119.2			162.2			(25.4		)	256			—			104.8			165.6			(16.4		)	254
	Gross profit	—			116.5			57.8			(25.7		)	148.6			—			107.6			61.8			(26.6		)	142.8
	Operating expenses	10.7			63.8			42.9			(25.7		)	91.7			11.8			63.3			51.4			(26.6		)	99.9
	Operating profit	(10.7		)	52.7			14.9			—			56.9			(11.8		)	44.3			10.4			—			42.9
	Interest expense	5.2			0.4			0.8			—			6.4			4.8			—			0.8			—			5.6
	Other income (expense), net	(1.7		)	(0.6		)	(2.7		)	—			(5.0		)	0.2			10.1			(0.6		)	—			9.7
	Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries	40.9			3			—			(43.9		)	—			40.9			3			—			(43.9		)	—
	Income (loss) before income taxes	23.3			54.7			11.4			(43.9		)	45.5			24.5			57.4			9			(43.9		)	47
	Income tax expense (benefit)	(7.4		)	19.2			2.5			—			14.3			(8.5		)	19.9			2.3			—			13.7
	Consolidated net income	30.7			35.5			8.9			(43.9		)	31.2			33			37.5			6.7			(43.9		)	33.3
	Less: Net income attributable to
	noncontrolling interests	—			—			0.5			—			0.5			—			—			0.3			—			0.3
	Net income (1)	$	30.7		$	35.5		$	8.4		$	(43.9	)	$	30.7		$	33		$	37.5		$	6.4		$	(43.9	)	$	33
	Consolidated comprehensive income	$	(8.6	)	$	36.4		$	(32.7	)	$	(3.2	)	$	(8.1	)	$	33.5		$	38.2		$	6.7		$	(44.4	)	$	34
	Less: Comprehensive income attributable
	to noncontrolling interests	—			—			0.5			—			0.5			—			—			0.5			—			0.5
	Comprehensive income (2)	$	(8.6	)	$	36.4		$	(33.2	)	$	(3.2	)	$	(8.6	)	$	33.5		$	38.2		$	6.2		$	(44.4	)	$	33.5
		Six Months Ended March 31, 2015															Six Months Ended March 31, 2014
		Parent			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated			Parent			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
								Guarantors															Guarantors
	Net revenue	$	—		$	452.4		$	453.5		$	(99.8	)	$	806.1		$	—		$	412.7		$	452.4		$	(83.4	)	$	781.7
	Cost of goods sold	—			233.5			335			(49.4		)	519.1			—			207.3			332.2			(31.6		)	507.9
	Gross profit	—			218.9			118.5			(50.4		)	287			—			205.4			120.2			(51.8		)	273.8
	Operating expenses	18.8			126.7			87.8			(50.4		)	182.9			20.8			125.2			99.7			(51.8		)	193.9
	Operating profit	(18.8		)	92.2			30.7			—			104.1			(20.8		)	80.2			20.5			—			79.9
	Interest expense	10.1			0.4			1.6			—			12.1			9.7			0.1			2.1			—			11.9
	Other income (expense), net	(1.7		)	(0.6		)	(2.7		)	—			(5.0		)	0.1			9.4			0.1			—			9.6
	Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries	75			5.2			—			(80.2		)	—			69.5			4.9			—			(74.4		)	—
	Income (loss) before income taxes	44.4			96.4			26.4			(80.2		)	87			39.1			94.4			18.5			(74.4		)	77.6
	Income tax expense (benefit)	(15.8		)	34.1			7.8			—			26.1			(14.2		)	33.1			3.8			—			22.7
	Consolidated net income	60.2			62.3			18.6			(80.2		)	60.9			53.3			61.3			14.7			(74.4		)	54.9
	Less: Net income attributable to
	noncontrolling interests	—			—			0.7			—			0.7			—			—			1.6			—			1.6
	Net income (1)	$	60.2		$	62.3		$	17.9		$	(80.2	)	$	60.2		$	53.3		$	61.3		$	13.1		$	(74.4	)	$	53.3
	Consolidated comprehensive income	$	1.2		$	64		$	(30.4	)	$	(33.0	)	$	1.8		$	65.2		$	62.7		$	25.3		$	(86.3	)	$	66.9
	Less: Comprehensive income attributable
	to noncontrolling interests	—			—			0.6			—			0.6			—			—			1.7			—			1.7
	Comprehensive income (2)	$	1.2		$	64		$	(31.0	)	$	(33.0	)	$	1.2		$	65.2		$	62.7		$	23.6		$	(86.3	)	$	65.2
	(1) Net income attributable to Hillenbrand
	(2) Comprehensive income attributable to Hillenbrand
Schedule of condensed consolidating balance sheets
		31-Mar-15															30-Sep-14
		Parent			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated			Parent			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
								Guarantors															Guarantors
	Cash and equivalents	$	0.1		$	7.5		$	35.4		$	—		$	43		$	0.4		$	10.6		$	47		$	—		$	58
	Trade receivables, net	—			102.6			69.7			—			172.3			—			113.2			77.8			—			191
	Unbilled receivables from long-term
	manufacturing contracts	—			6.5			127.8			—			134.3			—			4			145.3			—			149.3
	Inventories	—			80.9			97.1			(3.1		)	174.9			—			69.7			101.8			(3.0		)	168.5
	Deferred income taxes	8.5			17.2			3			—			28.7			10.6			17.3			2.6			—			30.5
	Prepaid expense	3			8.2			10.2			—			21.4			2.5			4.9			11.6			—			19
	Intercompany receivables	283.8			1,129.00			36.6			(1,449.4		)	—			291			1,189.90			5.3			(1,486.2		)	—
	Other current assets	0.5			1.7			14.9			0.7			17.8			1.2			2.1			17.8			0.4			21.5
	Total current assets	295.9			1,353.60			394.7			(1,451.8		)	592.4			305.7			1,411.70			409.2			(1,488.8		)	637.8
	Property, plant and equipment, net	6.7			65.6			80.4			—			152.7			6.7			65.4			87.4			—			159.5
	Intangible assets, net	2.3			180.4			282.1			—			464.8			2.5			186.1			321.9			—			510.5
	Goodwill	—			211.7			324.1			—			535.8			—			211.7			359			—			570.7
	Investment in consolidated subsidiaries	1,983.80			645.9			—			(2,629.7		)	—			2,000.20			644			—			(2,644.2		)	—
	Other assets	33.9			25.9			3.8			(21.0		)	42.6			25.8			9.9			4.3			—			40
	Total Assets	$	2,322.60		$	2,483.10		$	1,085.10		$	(4,102.5	)	$	1,788.30		$	2,340.90		$	2,528.80		$	1,181.80		$	(4,133.0	)	$	1,918.50
	Trade accounts payable	$	0.4		$	25.9		$	91.4		$	0.3		$	118		$	3		$	32.8		$	156.8		$	—		$	192.6
	Liabilities from long-term manufacturing
	contracts and advances	—			22.8			56.5			—			79.3			—			20.4			55.7			—			76.1
	Current portion of long-term debt	9			—			—			—			9			15			—			—			—			15
	Accrued compensation	22.6			20.5			8			—			51.1			5			55.3			9.3			—			69.6
	Deferred income taxes	—			—			21.4			—			21.4			—			1.6			19.1			—			20.7
	Intercompany payables	1,174.90			277.6			—			(1,452.5		)	—			1,202.70			286.5			—			(1,489.2		)	—
	Other current liabilities	3.2			48.9			74.7			(19.4		)	107.4			4.1			61.6			51			0.4			117.1
	Total current liabilities	1,210.10			395.7			252			(1,471.6		)	386.2			1,229.80			458.2			291.9			(1,488.8		)	491.1
	Long-term debt	550			—			11.8			—			561.8			525.9			—			17.6			—			543.5
	Accrued pension and
	postretirement healthcare	1.1			95.7			88.3			—			185.1			1			94.2			105.7			—			200.9
	Deferred income taxes	—			19.9			29.5			(0.3		)	49.1			0.8			15.1			39.5			—			55.4
	Other long-term liabilities	0.1			23.4			11.1			(0.9		)	33.7			0.1			27.7			6			—			33.8
	Total Liabilities	1,761.30			534.7			392.7			(1,472.8		)	1,215.90			1,757.60			595.2			460.7			(1,488.8		)	1,324.70
	Total Hillenbrand Shareholders’ Equity	561.3			1,948.40			681.3			(2,629.7		)	561.3			583.3			1,933.60			710.6			(2,644.2		)	583.3
	Noncontrolling interests	—			—			11.1			—			11.1			—			—			10.5			—			10.5
	Total Equity	561.3			1,948.40			692.4			(2,629.7		)	572.4			583.3			1,933.60			721.1			(2,644.2		)	593.8
	Total Liabilities and Equity	$	2,322.60		$	2,483.10		$	1,085.10		$	(4,102.5	)	$	1,788.30		$	2,340.90		$	2,528.80		$	1,181.80		$	(4,133.0	)	$	1,918.50
Schedule of condensed consolidating statements of cash flows
		Six Months Ended March 31, 2015															Six Months Ended March 31, 2014
		Parent			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated			Parent			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
								Guarantors															Guarantors
	Net cash provided by (used in)
	operating activities	$	12.7		$	84.8		$	(1.7	)	$	(85.6	)	$	10.2		$	13		$	37.2		$	79.3		$	(47.3	)	$	82.2
	Investing activities:
	Capital expenditures	(0.8		)	(7.2		)	(3.9		)	—			(11.9		)	(0.8		)	(6.4		)	(4.2		)	—			(11.4		)
	Proceeds from sales of property, plant,
	and equipment	—			0.5			—			—			0.5			—			0.7			—			—			0.7
	Proceeds from warrant exercise	—			—			—			—			—			—			5.7			—			—			5.7
	Other, net	—			(0.9		)	(0.2		)	—			(1.1		)	—			—			0.9			—			0.9
	Net cash used in investing activities	(0.8		)	(7.6		)	(4.1		)	—			(12.5		)	(0.8		)	—			(3.3		)	—			(4.1		)
	Financing activities:
	Repayments on term loan	(4.5		)	—			—			—			(4.5		)	(5.0		)	—			—			—			(5.0		)
	Proceeds from revolving credit facilities	191			—			63.4			—			254.4			158			—			24.6			—			182.6
	Repayments on revolving credit facilities	(268.5		)	—			(63.5		)	—			(332.0		)	(137.5		)	—			(81.1		)	—			(218.6		)
	Proceeds from unsecured Series A Notes,
	net of financing costs	99.6			—			—			—			99.6			—			—			—			—			—
	Proceeds from other borrowings	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			1			—			1
	Payment of dividends on common stock	(25.2		)	—			—			—			(25.2		)	(24.8		)	—			—			—			(24.8		)
	Payment of dividends - intercompany	—			(80.3		)	(5.3		)	85.6			—			—			(38.4		)	(8.9		)	47.3			—
	Repurchases of common stock	(9.2		)	—			—			—			(9.2		)	(16.5		)	—			—			—			(16.5		)
	Net proceeds on stock plans	3.4			—			—			—			3.4			12.7			—			—			—			12.7
	Other, net	1.2			—			—			—			1.2			0.9			—			(0.8		)	—			0.1
	Net cash (used in) provided by
	financing activities	(12.2		)	(80.3		)	(5.4		)	85.6			(12.3		)	(12.2		)	(38.4		)	(65.2		)	47.3			(68.5		)
	Effect of exchange rates on cash and
	cash equivalents	—			—			(0.4		)	—			(0.4		)	—			—			(1.3		)	—			(1.3		)
	Net cash flow	(0.3		)	(3.1		)	(11.6		)	—			(15.0		)	—			(1.2		)	9.5			—			8.3
	Cash and equivalents at beginning of
	period	0.4			10.6			47			—			58			0.6			8.7			33.4			—			42.7
	Cash and equivalents at end of period	$	0.1		$	7.5		$	35.4		$	—		$	43		$	0.6		$	7.5		$	42.9		$	—		$	51

Background_and_Basis_of_Presen1

Background and Basis of Presentation - Narrative (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
	segment
Correction of Errors
Number of reportable segments	2
Coperion
Correction of Errors
Acquired entity subsidiary investments owned percent	100.00%

Supplemental_Balance_Sheet_Inf2

Supplemental Balance Sheet Information - Schedule of supplemental balance sheet information (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Trade accounts receivable reserves	$20.20	$19.20
Accumulated depreciation on property, plant, and equipment	289.5	278.3
Accumulated amortization on intangible assets	140.4	127.4
Inventories:
Raw materials and components	50	53.2
Work in process	70.2	73.3
Finished goods	54.7	42
Total inventories	$174.90	$168.50

Financing_Agreements_Schedule_

Financing Agreements - Schedule of borrowings (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 15, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Financing Agreements
Total debt	$570.80		$558.50
Less: current portion	-9		-15
Long-term debt	561.8		543.5
$700 revolving credit facility, maturing December 19, 2019
Financing Agreements
Total debt	146.3		229.6
$200 term loan, final maturity December 19, 2019
Financing Agreements
Total debt	175.5		180
$150 senior unsecured notes, due July 15, 2020, net of discount
Financing Agreements
Total debt	149		148.9
$100 unsecured Series A Notes, due December 15, 2024
Financing Agreements
Total debt	$100	$100	$0
Stated interest rate		4.60%

Financing_Agreements_Narrative

Financing Agreements - Narrative (Details)

0 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 15, 2014

Mar. 31, 2015

Dec. 15, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2015

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2015

Mar. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Nov. 19, 2012

Mar. 31, 2015

Dec. 19, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2015

Mar. 31, 2015

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2015

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 15, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2015

Dec. 19, 2014

Dec. 19, 2014

USD ($)

USD ($)

$700 revolving credit facility, maturing December 19, 2019

$700 revolving credit facility, maturing December 19, 2019

$700 revolving credit facility, maturing December 19, 2019

$700 revolving credit facility, maturing December 19, 2019

$700 revolving credit facility, maturing December 19, 2019

$700 revolving credit facility, maturing December 19, 2019

Term loan

Term loan

Term loan

Other financing agreements

$100 unsecured Series A Notes, due December 15, 2024

$100 unsecured Series A Notes, due December 15, 2024

$100 unsecured Series A Notes, due December 15, 2024

$100 unsecured Series A Notes, due December 15, 2024

$100 unsecured Series A Notes, due December 15, 2024

$100 unsecured Series A Notes, due December 15, 2024

Syndicated credit facility

Second JPM Amendment

Original and First Amendment of JPM Credit Facility

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

$700 revolving credit facility, maturing December 19, 2019

$700 revolving credit facility, maturing December 19, 2019

USD ($)

USD ($)

Debt instrument [Line Items]

Total debt

$570.80

$558.50

$146.30

$146.30

$229.60

$175.50

$180

$100

$100

$100

$0

Stated interest rate

4.60%

Redemption price, percentage

100.00%

Deferred financing costs

0.5

1.7

Debt covenant, business acquisition value threshold

75

Leverage holiday fee

0.75%

Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity

700

210

150

Debt instrument, face amount

0

100

100

Maximum ratio of Indebtedness to EBITDA allowed

3.5

Minimum ratio of EBITDA to interest expense allowed

3.5

Deferred financing costs, existing

1.8

Letters of credit outstanding, amount

15.9

15.9

Line of credit facility, remaining borrowing capacity

537.8

537.8

Line of credit facility, current borrowing capacity

402.9

402.9

Weighted average interest rates

1.30%

1.37%

1.29%

1.36%

1.55%

1.66%

1.54%

1.67%

Weighted average facility fee

0.23%

0.24%

Line of credit facility, amount utilized for bank guarantees

153.3

Restricted cash and cash equivalent

$0.70

$0.40

Retirement_Benefits_Details

Retirement Benefits (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
U.S. Pension Benefits
Retirement and Postemployment Benefits
Service costs	$1.10	$1	$2.20	$2
Interest costs	3.6	3.6	7.2	7.3
Expected return on plan assets	-3.7	-3.5	-7.2	-7
Amortization of unrecognized prior service costs, net	0.3	0.2	0.5	0.4
Amortization of net loss	1.4	1	2.6	1.9
Net pension costs	2.7	2.3	5.3	4.6
Non-U.S. Pension Benefits
Retirement and Postemployment Benefits
Service costs	0.5	0.4	0.9	0.8
Interest costs	0.6	1	1.4	2.1
Expected return on plan assets	-0.2	-0.2	-0.5	-0.5
Amortization of unrecognized prior service costs, net	0	0	0	0
Amortization of net loss	0	0	0	0
Net pension costs	$0.90	$1.20	$1.80	$2.40

Retirement_Benefits_Narrative_

Retirement Benefits - Narrative (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Postemployment Benefits, Period Expense	$0.10	$0.10	$0.20	$0.20
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized	$2.40	$2.20	$4.50	$4.30

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective income tax rate (as a percent)	31.40%	29.10%	30.00%	29.30%

Earnings_Per_Share_Details

Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014
Income per common share
Net income	$30.70	[1]	$33	[1]	$60.20	[1]	$53.30	[1]
Weighted average shares outstanding (basic - in millions)	63.3		63.3		63.2		63.2
Effect of dilutive stock options and other unvested equity awards (in millions)	0.6		0.6		0.6		0.7
Weighted average shares outstanding (diluted - in millions)	63.9		63.9		63.8		63.9
Basic earnings per share	$0.49	[1]	$0.52	[1]	$0.95	[1]	$0.84	[1]
Diluted earnings per share	$0.48		$0.51		$0.94		$0.83
Shares with anti-dilutive effect excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share (in millions)	0.7		0.4		0.7		0.4
Performance-based stock awards
Income per common share
Shares with anti-dilutive effect excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share (in millions)					1.4		1.8
[1]	Net income attributable to Hillenbrand

Earnings_Per_Share_Narrative_D

Earnings Per Share - Narrative (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, amount	0.7	0.4	0.7	0.4
Performance-based stock awards (maximum that can be earned)
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, amount			1.4	1.8

Shareholders_Equity_Narrative_

Shareholders' Equity - Narrative (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Cash dividends paid on common stock		$25.20	$24.80
Shares repurchased		305
Amount of shares repurchased		$9.20	$16.50
Common stock, shares issued	245
Treasury Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, shares issued	317

Other_Comprehensive_Income_Los2

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Schedule of changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of the period			($52.20)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
Before tax amount			-65.1		12.2
Tax expense			2.5		-1
After tax amount			-62.6		11.2
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income(1)			3.5	[1]	0.8	[1]
Total changes in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-39.3	0.7	-59.1		12
Balance at the end of the period	-111.2		-111.2
Pension and Postretirement
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of the period			-46		-33
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
Before tax amount			0		2.4
Tax expense			0		-0.7
After tax amount			0		1.7
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income(1)			1.8	[1]	1.4	[1]
Total changes in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax			1.8		3.1
Balance at the end of the period	-44.2	-29.9	-44.2		-29.9
Currency Translation
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of the period			-4.9		31.4
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
Before tax amount			-56.5		8.5
Tax expense			0		0
After tax amount			-56.5		8.5
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income(1)			0	[1]	0	[1]
Total changes in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax			-56.5		8.5
Balance at the end of the period	-61.4	39.9	-61.4		39.9
Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of the period			-1.3		0.2
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
Before tax amount			-8.5		1.2
Tax expense			2.5		-0.3
After tax amount			-6		0.9
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income(1)			1.7	[1]	-0.6	[1]
Total changes in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax			-4.3		0.3
Balance at the end of the period	-5.6	0.5	-5.6		0.5
Total Attributable to Hillenbrand, Inc.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of the period			-52.2		-1.4
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
Before tax amount			-65		12.1
Tax expense			2.5		-1
After tax amount			-62.5		11.1
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income(1)			3.5	[1]	0.8	[1]
Total changes in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax			-59		11.9
Balance at the end of the period	-111.2	10.5	-111.2		10.5
Noncontrolling Interests
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
Before tax amount			-0.1		0.1
Tax expense			0		0
After tax amount			-0.1		0.1
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income(1)			0	[1]	0	[1]
Total changes in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax			($0.10)		$0.10
[1]	Amounts are net of tax.

Other_Comprehensive_Income_Los3

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Schedule of reclassifications (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014
Affected Line in the Consolidated Statement of Operations:
Net revenue	($404.60)	[1]	($396.80)	[1]	($806.10)		($781.70)
Cost of goods sold	256		254		519.1		507.9
Operating expenses	91.7		99.9		182.9		193.9
Other income (expense), net	5		-9.7		5		-9.6
Total before tax	-45.5		-47		-87		-77.6
Tax expense	-14.3		-13.7		-26.1		-22.7
Total reclassifications for the period, net of tax	-30.7	[2]	-33	[2]	-60.2	[2]	-53.3	[2]
Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Affected Line in the Consolidated Statement of Operations:
Net revenue	0.8		-0.5		1.3		-0.4
Cost of goods sold	1.1		0.7		2		1.3
Operating expenses	0.4		0.2		0.8		0.6
Other income (expense), net	0.8		-0.4		1.1		-0.3
Total before tax	3.1		0		5.2		1.2
Tax expense	0.9		0		1.7		0.4
Total reclassifications for the period, net of tax	2.2		0		3.5		0.8
Net Loss Recognized | Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Affected Line in the Consolidated Statement of Operations:
Net revenue			0		0	[3]	0
Cost of goods sold	0.8	[3]	0.7		1.7	[3]	1.3
Operating expenses	0.4	[3]	0.2		0.7	[3]	0.5
Other income (expense), net			0		0	[3]	0
Total before tax	1.2	[3]	0.9		2.4	[3]	1.8
Prior Service Costs Recognized | Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Affected Line in the Consolidated Statement of Operations:
Net revenue			0		0	[3]	0
Cost of goods sold	0.2	[3]	0.2		0.3	[3]	0.3
Operating expenses	0	[3]	0		0.1	[3]	0.1
Other income (expense), net			0		0	[3]	0
Total before tax	0.2	[3]	0.2		0.4	[3]	0.4
Derivative Instruments | Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Affected Line in the Consolidated Statement of Operations:
Net revenue	0.8		-0.5		1.3		-0.4
Cost of goods sold	0.1		-0.2		0		-0.3
Operating expenses	0		0		0		0
Other income (expense), net	0.8		-0.4		1.1		-0.3
Total before tax	$1.70		($1.10)		$2.40		($1)
[1]	We attribute revenue to a geography based upon the location of the business unit that consummates the external sale.
[2]	Net income attributable to Hillenbrand
[3]	These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost (see Note 5).

ShareBased_Compensation_Schedu

Share-Based Compensation - Schedule of stock-based compensation costs (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Compensation Related Costs [Abstract]
Share-based compensation costs	$4.10	$3.40	$6.30	$5.10
Less impact of income tax benefit	1.5	1.3	2.3	1.9
Share-based compensation costs, net of tax	$2.60	$2.10	$4	$3.20

ShareBased_Compensation_Schedu1

Share-Based Compensation - Schedule of stock-based awards granted (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options granted in period	360,903
Time-based stock awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock awards granted in period	49,219
Performance-based stock awards (maximum that can be earned)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock awards granted in period	474,599

ShareBased_Compensation_Narrat

Share-Based Compensation - Narrative (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance-based targets for target period	3 years
Stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock option granted, weighted-average exercise price	32.66
Stock option granted, weighted-average grant date fair value	8.38
Time-based stock awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Equity instruments other than options, grant date fair value	31.61
Performance-based stock awards (maximum that can be earned)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Equity instruments other than options, grant date fair value	33.44
Performance-based stock awards granted, number of units	150,464
Award performance measurement period	3 years

Other_Income_Expense_Net_Detai

Other Income (Expense), Net (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]
Equity in net income (loss) of affiliates	($1.70)	$2.90	($1.40)	$2.70
Foreign currency exchange loss, net	-3.3	-0.4	-4.1	-0.7
Gain on exercise of warrants	0	5.2	0	5.2
Service agreement cancellation	0	2.5	0	2.5
Other, net	0	-0.5	0.5	-0.1
Other income and (expense), net	-5	9.7	-5	9.6
Proceeds from warrant exercise				5.7
Forethought Financial Group, Inc
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]
Gain on exercise of warrants			5.2
Proceeds from warrant exercise			6.2
Batesville
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]
Service agreement cancellation		$2.50

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details) (General claims and lawsuits, USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
Minimum
Commitments and Contingencies
Deductibles and self-insured retentions per occurrence or per claim	$0.50
Maximum
Commitments and Contingencies
Deductibles and self-insured retentions per occurrence or per claim	$1

Fair_Value_Measurements_Schedu

Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of financial assets and liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 19, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Level 1
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$43
Investments in rabbi trust	4.8
Derivative instruments	0
Liabilities:
Derivative instruments	0
Level 2
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0
Investments in rabbi trust	0
Derivative instruments	3.3
Liabilities:
Derivative instruments	12.1
Level 3
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0
Investments in rabbi trust	0
Derivative instruments	0
Liabilities:
Derivative instruments	0
$150 senior unsecured notes
Financial assets and liabilities at carrying value and fair value
Debt instrument, face amount	150
$150 senior unsecured notes | Level 1
Liabilities:
Debt instruments	159.9
$150 senior unsecured notes | Level 2
Liabilities:
Debt instruments	0
$150 senior unsecured notes | Level 3
Liabilities:
Debt instruments	0
Revolving credit facility | Level 1
Liabilities:
Debt instruments	0
Revolving credit facility | Level 2
Liabilities:
Debt instruments	146.3
Revolving credit facility | Level 3
Liabilities:
Debt instruments	0
Term loan
Financial assets and liabilities at carrying value and fair value
Debt instrument, face amount		0
Term loan | Level 1
Liabilities:
Debt instruments	0
Term loan | Level 2
Liabilities:
Debt instruments	175.5
Term loan | Level 3
Liabilities:
Debt instruments	0
$100 Series A Notes
Financial assets and liabilities at carrying value and fair value
Debt instrument, face amount	100
$100 Series A Notes | Level 1
Liabilities:
Debt instruments	0
$100 Series A Notes | Level 2
Liabilities:
Debt instruments	103.9
$100 Series A Notes | Level 3
Liabilities:
Debt instruments	0
Derivatives | Cash flow hedging
Financial assets and liabilities at carrying value and fair value
Derivative, notional amount	118.9
Carrying value
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	43
Investments in rabbi trust	4.8
Derivative instruments	3.3
Liabilities:
Derivative instruments	12.1
Carrying value | $150 senior unsecured notes
Liabilities:
Debt instruments	149
Carrying value | Revolving credit facility
Liabilities:
Debt instruments	146.3
Carrying value | Term loan
Liabilities:
Debt instruments	175.5
Carrying value | $100 Series A Notes
Liabilities:
Debt instruments	$100

Segment_and_Geographical_Infor2

Segment and Geographical Information - Schedule of net revenue and assets by segment (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
Segment and Geographical Information
Net revenue	$404.60	[1]	$396.80	[1]	$806.10	$781.70
Total assets assigned	1,788.30				1,788.30		1,918.50
Property, plant, and equipment, net	152.7				152.7		159.5
United States
Segment and Geographical Information
Net revenue	236.2		215.9		452.8	418.3
Property, plant, and equipment, net	94.5				94.5		93.7
International
Segment and Geographical Information
Net revenue	168.4		180.9		353.3	363.4
Property, plant, and equipment, net	58.2				58.2		65.8
Operating segments
Segment and Geographical Information
Net revenue	404.6		396.8		806.1	781.7
Corporate
Segment and Geographical Information
Adjusted EBITDA	-13.1		-1.7		-20.4	-9.7
Total assets assigned	62.7				62.7		47.9
Process Equipment Group
Segment and Geographical Information
Net revenue	240.8		239.5		497.2	481.7
Process Equipment Group | Operating segments
Segment and Geographical Information
Adjusted EBITDA	34.6		26		72.7	52.7
Total assets assigned	1,500.20				1,500.20		1,632.80
Batesville
Segment and Geographical Information
Net revenue	163.8		157.3		308.9	300
Batesville | Operating segments
Segment and Geographical Information
Adjusted EBITDA	44		44.9		76.6	79.4
Total assets assigned	$225.40				$225.40		$237.80
[1]	We attribute revenue to a geography based upon the location of the business unit that consummates the external sale.

Segment_and_Geographical_Infor3

Segment and Geographical Information - Schedule of reconciliation of segment (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Segment and Geographical Information
Interest income	($0.40)	($0.10)	($0.70)	($0.30)
Interest expense	6.4	5.6	12.1	11.9
Income tax expense	14.3	13.7	26.1	22.7
Depreciation and amortization	13.4	14.7	28.4	29
Business acquisition and integration	-0.1	1.1	0.2	3
Restructuring	0.7	0.9	1.4	1.2
Litigation	0	0	0.5	0
Consolidated net income	31.2	33.3	60.9	54.9
Corporate
Segment and Geographical Information
Adjusted EBITDA	-13.1	-1.7	-20.4	-9.7
Process Equipment Group | Operating segments
Segment and Geographical Information
Adjusted EBITDA	34.6	26	72.7	52.7
Batesville | Operating segments
Segment and Geographical Information
Adjusted EBITDA	$44	$44.90	$76.60	$79.40

Condensed_Consolidating_Inform2

Condensed Consolidating Information - Consolidating statements of income (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Percentage ownership of subsidiaries with indebtedness guaranteed by the parent	100.00%				100.00%
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Income
Net revenue	$404.60	[1]	$396.80	[1]	$806.10		$781.70
Cost of goods sold	256		254		519.1		507.9
Gross profit	148.6		142.8		287		273.8
Operating expenses	91.7		99.9		182.9		193.9
Operating profit	56.9		42.9		104.1		79.9
Interest expense	6.4		5.6		12.1		11.9
Other income (expense), net	-5		9.7		-5		9.6
Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries	-1.7		2.9		-1.4		2.7
Income before income taxes	45.5		47		87		77.6
Income tax expense (benefit)	14.3		13.7		26.1		22.7
Consolidated net income	31.2		33.3		60.9		54.9
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0.5		0.3		0.7		1.6
Total reclassifications for the period, net of tax	30.7	[2]	33	[2]	60.2	[2]	53.3	[2]
Consolidated comprehensive income	-8.1		34		1.8		66.9
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0.5		0.5		0.6		1.7
Comprehensive income (loss)	-8.6	[3]	33.5	[3]	1.2	[3]	65.2	[3]
Reportable legal entities | Parent
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Income
Operating expenses	10.7		11.8		18.8		20.8
Operating profit	-10.7		-11.8		-18.8		-20.8
Interest expense	5.2		4.8		10.1		9.7
Other income (expense), net	-1.7		0.2		-1.7		0.1
Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries	40.9		40.9		75		69.5
Income before income taxes	23.3		24.5		44.4		39.1
Income tax expense (benefit)	-7.4		-8.5		-15.8		-14.2
Consolidated net income	30.7		33		60.2		53.3
Total reclassifications for the period, net of tax	30.7	[2]	33	[2]	60.2	[2]	53.3	[2]
Consolidated comprehensive income	-8.6		33.5		1.2		65.2
Comprehensive income (loss)	-8.6	[3]	33.5	[3]	1.2	[3]	65.2	[3]
Reportable legal entities | Guarantors
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Income
Net revenue	235.7		212.4		452.4		412.7
Cost of goods sold	119.2		104.8		233.5		207.3
Gross profit	116.5		107.6		218.9		205.4
Operating expenses	63.8		63.3		126.7		125.2
Operating profit	52.7		44.3		92.2		80.2
Interest expense	0.4		0		0.4		0.1
Other income (expense), net	-0.6		10.1		-0.6		9.4
Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries	3		3		5.2		4.9
Income before income taxes	54.7		57.4		96.4		94.4
Income tax expense (benefit)	19.2		19.9		34.1		33.1
Consolidated net income	35.5		37.5		62.3		61.3
Total reclassifications for the period, net of tax	35.5	[2]	37.5	[2]	62.3	[2]	61.3	[2]
Consolidated comprehensive income	36.4		38.2		64		62.7
Comprehensive income (loss)	36.4	[3]	38.2	[3]	64	[3]	62.7	[3]
Reportable legal entities | Non-Guarantors
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Income
Net revenue	220		227.4		453.5		452.4
Cost of goods sold	162.2		165.6		335		332.2
Gross profit	57.8		61.8		118.5		120.2
Operating expenses	42.9		51.4		87.8		99.7
Operating profit	14.9		10.4		30.7		20.5
Interest expense	0.8		0.8		1.6		2.1
Other income (expense), net	-2.7		-0.6		-2.7		0.1
Income before income taxes	11.4		9		26.4		18.5
Income tax expense (benefit)	2.5		2.3		7.8		3.8
Consolidated net income	8.9		6.7		18.6		14.7
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0.5		0.3		0.7		1.6
Total reclassifications for the period, net of tax	8.4	[2]	6.4	[2]	17.9	[2]	13.1	[2]
Consolidated comprehensive income	-32.7		6.7		-30.4		25.3
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0.5		0.5		0.6		1.7
Comprehensive income (loss)	-33.2	[3]	6.2	[3]	-31	[3]	23.6	[3]
Eliminations
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Income
Net revenue	-51.1		-43		-99.8		-83.4
Cost of goods sold	-25.4		-16.4		-49.4		-31.6
Gross profit	-25.7		-26.6		-50.4		-51.8
Operating expenses	-25.7		-26.6		-50.4		-51.8
Other income (expense), net	0				0
Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries	-43.9		-43.9		-80.2		-74.4
Income before income taxes	-43.9		-43.9		-80.2		-74.4
Consolidated net income	-43.9		-43.9		-80.2		-74.4
Total reclassifications for the period, net of tax	-43.9	[2]	-43.9	[2]	-80.2	[2]	-74.4	[2]
Consolidated comprehensive income	-3.2		-44.4		-33		-86.3
Comprehensive income (loss)	($3.20)	[3]	($44.40)	[3]	($33)	[3]	($86.30)	[3]
[1]	We attribute revenue to a geography based upon the location of the business unit that consummates the external sale.
[2]	Net income attributable to Hillenbrand
[3]	Comprehensive income attributable to Hillenbrand

Condensed_Consolidating_Inform3

Condensed Consolidating Information - Consolidating balance sheet (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS
Cash and equivalents	$43	$58	$58	$51	$42.70	$42.70
Trade receivables, net	172.3		191
Unbilled receivables from long-term manufacturing contracts	134.3		149.3
Inventories	174.9		168.5
Deferred income taxes	28.7		30.5
Prepaid expense	21.4		19
Other current assets	17.8		21.5
Total current assets	592.4		637.8
Property, plant, and equipment, net	152.7		159.5
Intangible assets, net	464.8		510.5
Goodwill	535.8		570.7
Other assets	42.6		40
Total Assets	1,788.30		1,918.50
LIABILITIES
Trade accounts payable	118		192.6
Liabilities from long-term manufacturing contracts and advances	79.3		76.1
Current portion of long-term debt	9		15
Accrued compensation	51.1		69.6
Deferred income taxes	21.4		20.7
Other current liabilities	107.4		117.1
Total current liabilities	386.2		491.1
Long-term debt	561.8		543.5
Long-term portion of accrued pension and postretirement healthcare	185.1		200.9
Deferred income taxes	49.1		55.4
Other long-term liabilities	33.7		33.8
Total Liabilities	1,215.90		1,324.70
Hillenbrand Shareholders’ Equity	561.3		583.3
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Noncontrolling interests	11.1		10.5
Total Shareholders’ Equity	572.4		593.8
Total Liabilities and Equity	1,788.30		1,918.50
Reportable legal entities | Parent
ASSETS
Cash and equivalents	0.1	0.4	0.4	0.6	0.6
Deferred income taxes	8.5		10.6
Prepaid expense	3		2.5
Intercompany receivables	283.8		291
Other current assets	0.5		1.2
Total current assets	295.9		305.7
Property, plant, and equipment, net	6.7		6.7
Intangible assets, net	2.3		2.5
Investment in consolidated subsidiaries	1,983.80		2,000.20
Other assets	33.9		25.8
Total Assets	2,322.60		2,340.90
LIABILITIES
Trade accounts payable	0.4		3
Current portion of long-term debt	9		15
Accrued compensation	22.6		5
Intercompany payables	1,174.90		1,202.70
Other current liabilities	3.2		4.1
Total current liabilities	1,210.10		1,229.80
Long-term debt	550		525.9
Long-term portion of accrued pension and postretirement healthcare	1.1		1
Deferred income taxes	0		0.8
Other long-term liabilities	0.1		0.1
Total Liabilities	1,761.30		1,757.60
Hillenbrand Shareholders’ Equity	561.3		583.3
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Total Shareholders’ Equity	561.3		583.3
Total Liabilities and Equity	2,322.60		2,340.90
Reportable legal entities | Guarantors
ASSETS
Cash and equivalents	7.5	10.6	10.6	7.5	8.7
Trade receivables, net	102.6		113.2
Unbilled receivables from long-term manufacturing contracts	6.5		4
Inventories	80.9		69.7
Deferred income taxes	17.2		17.3
Prepaid expense	8.2		4.9
Intercompany receivables	1,129		1,189.90
Other current assets	1.7		2.1
Total current assets	1,353.60		1,411.70
Property, plant, and equipment, net	65.6		65.4
Intangible assets, net	180.4		186.1
Goodwill	211.7		211.7
Investment in consolidated subsidiaries	645.9		644
Other assets	25.9		9.9
Total Assets	2,483.10		2,528.80
LIABILITIES
Trade accounts payable	25.9		32.8
Liabilities from long-term manufacturing contracts and advances	22.8		20.4
Accrued compensation	20.5		55.3
Deferred income taxes			1.6
Intercompany payables	277.6		286.5
Other current liabilities	48.9		61.6
Total current liabilities	395.7		458.2
Long-term portion of accrued pension and postretirement healthcare	95.7		94.2
Deferred income taxes	19.9		15.1
Other long-term liabilities	23.4		27.7
Total Liabilities	534.7		595.2
Hillenbrand Shareholders’ Equity	1,948.40		1,933.60
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Total Shareholders’ Equity	1,948.40		1,933.60
Total Liabilities and Equity	2,483.10		2,528.80
Reportable legal entities | Non-Guarantors
ASSETS
Cash and equivalents	35.4	47	47	42.9	33.4
Trade receivables, net	69.7		77.8
Unbilled receivables from long-term manufacturing contracts	127.8		145.3
Inventories	97.1		101.8
Deferred income taxes	3		2.6
Prepaid expense	10.2		11.6
Intercompany receivables	36.6		5.3
Other current assets	14.9		17.8
Total current assets	394.7		409.2
Property, plant, and equipment, net	80.4		87.4
Intangible assets, net	282.1		321.9
Goodwill	324.1		359
Other assets	3.8		4.3
Total Assets	1,085.10		1,181.80
LIABILITIES
Trade accounts payable	91.4		156.8
Liabilities from long-term manufacturing contracts and advances	56.5		55.7
Current portion of long-term debt	0
Accrued compensation	8		9.3
Deferred income taxes	21.4		19.1
Other current liabilities	74.7		51
Total current liabilities	252		291.9
Long-term debt	11.8		17.6
Long-term portion of accrued pension and postretirement healthcare	88.3		105.7
Deferred income taxes	29.5		39.5
Other long-term liabilities	11.1		6
Total Liabilities	392.7		460.7
Hillenbrand Shareholders’ Equity	681.3		710.6
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Noncontrolling interests	11.1		10.5
Total Shareholders’ Equity	692.4		721.1
Total Liabilities and Equity	1,085.10		1,181.80
Eliminations
ASSETS
Inventories	-3.1		-3
Intercompany receivables	-1,449.40		-1,486.20
Other current assets	0.7		0.4
Total current assets	-1,451.80		-1,488.80
Investment in consolidated subsidiaries	-2,629.70		-2,644.20
Other assets	-21		0
Total Assets	-4,102.50		-4,133
LIABILITIES
Trade accounts payable	0.3
Intercompany payables	-1,452.50		-1,489.20
Other current liabilities	-19.4		0.4
Total current liabilities	-1,471.60		-1,488.80
Deferred income taxes	-0.3		0
Other long-term liabilities	-0.9
Total Liabilities	-1,472.80		-1,488.80
Hillenbrand Shareholders’ Equity	-2,629.70		-2,644.20
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Total Shareholders’ Equity	-2,629.70		-2,644.20
Total Liabilities and Equity	($4,102.50)		($4,133)

Condensed_Consolidating_Inform4

Condensed Consolidating Information - Consolidating cash flow statement (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Condensed Cash Flow Statements
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$10.20	$82.20
Investing activities:
Capital expenditures	-11.9	-11.4
Proceeds from sales of property, plant, and equipment	0.5	0.7
Proceeds from warrant exercise		5.7
Other, net	-1.1	0.9
Net cash used in investing activities	-12.5	-4.1
Financing activities:
Repayments on term loan	-4.5	-5
Proceeds from revolving credit facilities	254.4	182.6
Repayments on revolving credit facilities	-332	-218.6
Proceeds from unsecured Series A Notes, net of financing costs	99.6	0
Proceeds from other borrowings	0	1
Payment of dividends on common stock	-25.2	-24.8
Repurchases of common stock	-9.2	-16.5
Net proceeds on stock plans	3.4	12.7
Other, net	1.2	0.1
Net cash used in financing activities	-12.3	-68.5
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	-0.4	-1.3
Net cash flows	-15	8.3
At beginning of period	58	42.7
At end of period	43	51
Reportable legal entities | Parent
Condensed Cash Flow Statements
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	12.7	13
Investing activities:
Capital expenditures	-0.8	-0.8
Proceeds from sales of property, plant, and equipment		0
Other, net		0
Net cash used in investing activities	-0.8	-0.8
Financing activities:
Repayments on term loan	-4.5	-5
Proceeds from revolving credit facilities	191	158
Repayments on revolving credit facilities	-268.5	-137.5
Proceeds from unsecured Series A Notes, net of financing costs	99.6
Payment of dividends on common stock	-25.2	-24.8
Repurchases of common stock	-9.2	-16.5
Net proceeds on stock plans	3.4	12.7
Other, net	1.2	0.9
Net cash used in financing activities	-12.2	-12.2
Net cash flows	-0.3	0
At beginning of period	0.4
At end of period	0.1	0.6
Reportable legal entities | Guarantors
Condensed Cash Flow Statements
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	84.8	37.2
Investing activities:
Capital expenditures	-7.2	-6.4
Proceeds from sales of property, plant, and equipment	0.5	0.7
Proceeds from warrant exercise		5.7
Other, net	-0.9
Net cash used in investing activities	-7.6	0
Financing activities:
Payment of dividends - intercompany	-80.3	-38.4
Net cash used in financing activities	-80.3	-38.4
Net cash flows	-3.1	-1.2
At beginning of period	10.6
At end of period	7.5	7.5
Reportable legal entities | Non-Guarantors
Condensed Cash Flow Statements
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	-1.7	79.3
Investing activities:
Capital expenditures	-3.9	-4.2
Other, net	-0.2	0.9
Net cash used in investing activities	-4.1	-3.3
Financing activities:
Proceeds from revolving credit facilities	63.4	24.6
Repayments on revolving credit facilities	-63.5	-81.1
Proceeds from unsecured Series A Notes, net of financing costs	0
Proceeds from other borrowings		1
Payment of dividends - intercompany	-5.3	-8.9
Other, net	0	-0.8
Net cash used in financing activities	-5.4	-65.2
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	-0.4	-1.3
Net cash flows	-11.6	9.5
At beginning of period	47
At end of period	35.4	42.9
Eliminations
Condensed Cash Flow Statements
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	-85.6	-47.3
Financing activities:
Payment of dividends - intercompany	85.6	47.3
Net cash used in financing activities	$85.60	$47.30

Restructuring_Narrative_Detail

Restructuring - Narrative (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015
Restructuring and Related Cost
Restructuring charges	$0.70	$2.60
Restructuring reserve, current	1.4	1.4
Corporate
Restructuring and Related Cost
Restructuring charges	0.2	0.6
Process Equipment Group
Restructuring and Related Cost
Restructuring charges	0.5	0.8
Operating expense | Process Equipment Group
Restructuring and Related Cost
Restructuring charges	0.4	0.7
Cost of goods, segment | Process Equipment Group
Restructuring and Related Cost
Restructuring charges	0.1	0.1
Cost of goods, segment | Batesville
Restructuring and Related Cost
Restructuring charges		$1.20