Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Detail)

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Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2012
Aug. 31, 2011
Aug. 31, 2010
Allowance for losses -Trade accounts receivable
      
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]      
Beginning Balance $ 7,173 $ 7,680 $ 8,633
Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses 107 1,021 2,437
Additions Acquired/ (Divested)/ (Discontinued) 96 939 (644)
Deductions Accounts Written Off Less Recoveries (2,740) (3,048) (2,452)
Other (261) 581 (294)
Ending Balance 4,375 7,173 7,680
Allowance for losses - Inventory
      
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]      
Beginning Balance 26,185 21,982 24,297
Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses 4,424 721 6,536
Additions Acquired/ (Divested)/ (Discontinued) 3,503 9,317 (92)
Deductions Accounts Written Off Less Recoveries (7,486) (6,149) (8,076)
Other (1,188) 314 (683)
Ending Balance 25,438 26,185 21,982
Valuation allowance - Income taxes
      
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]      
Beginning Balance 7,260 8,542 20,238
Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses 2,954 4,498 3,670
Additions Acquired/ (Divested)/ (Discontinued)     (8,633)
Deductions Accounts Written Off Less Recoveries (2,061) (5,831) (6,601)
Other   51 (132)
Ending Balance $ 8,153 $ 7,260 $ 8,542