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Gross Carrying Value and Accumulated Amortization of Intangible Assets (Detail)

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Gross Carrying Value and Accumulated Amortization of Intangible Assets (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2013
Aug. 31, 2012
Indefinite And Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Other intangibles, gross $ 504,468 $ 589,480
Accumulated Amortization 127,776 143,596
Other intangibles, net 376,692 445,884
Tradenames
    
Indefinite And Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Value 124,639 137,393
Customer Relationships
    
Indefinite And Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Value 318,143 347,739
Accumulated Amortization 95,215 93,768
Net Book Value 222,928 253,971
Weighted Average Amortization Period 15 years  
Patents
    
Indefinite And Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Value 30,564 52,851
Accumulated Amortization 18,747 34,842
Net Book Value 11,817 18,009
Weighted Average Amortization Period 11 years  
Trademarks and Tradenames
    
Indefinite And Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Value 24,088 43,820
Accumulated Amortization 7,356 8,670
Net Book Value 16,732 35,150
Weighted Average Amortization Period 19 years  
Non-Compete Agreements and Other
    
Indefinite And Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Value 7,034 7,677
Accumulated Amortization 6,458 6,316
Net Book Value $ 576 $ 1,361
Weighted Average Amortization Period 4 years