Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Rollforward of Accrued Product Warranty Reserve (Detail)

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Rollforward of Accrued Product Warranty Reserve (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2012
Nov. 30, 2011
Warranty Liability [Line Items]    
Beginning balances $ 12,869 $ 23,707
Purchase accounting adjustment   (5,719)
Provision for warranties 2,417 2,491
Warranty payments and costs incurred (3,096) (2,903)
Impact of changes in foreign currency rates 271 (1,109)
Ending balances $ 12,461 $ 16,467