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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, 2012
Aug. 31, 2011
Indefinite And Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Other intangibles, gross $ 589,480 $ 596,084
Accumulated Amortization 143,596 116,678
Other intangibles, net 445,884 479,406
Tradenames
    
Indefinite And Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Value 137,393 167,465
Customer Relationships
    
Indefinite And Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Value 347,739 331,171
Accumulated Amortization 93,768 73,215
Net Book Value 253,971 257,956
Weighted Average Amortization Period 15 years  
Patents
    
Indefinite And Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Value 52,851 51,169
Accumulated Amortization 34,842 31,221
Net Book Value 18,009 19,948
Weighted Average Amortization Period 13 years  
Trademarks and Tradenames
    
Indefinite And Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Value 43,820 38,917
Accumulated Amortization 8,670 6,571
Net Book Value 35,150 32,346
Weighted Average Amortization Period 19 years  
Non-Compete Agreements and Other
    
Indefinite And Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Value 7,677 7,362
Accumulated Amortization 6,316 5,671
Net Book Value $ 1,361 $ 1,691
Weighted Average Amortization Period 4 years