Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Reconciliation of Changes in Accrued Product Warranty (Detail)

v2.4.0.8
Reconciliation of Changes in Accrued Product Warranty (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2014
Aug. 31, 2013
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance $ 7,413 $ 12,869
Warranty reserves of acquired businesses 44 981
Product line divestiture (699) 0
Provision for warranties 2,769 7,907
Warranty payments and costs incurred (5,477) (11,616)
Discontinued operations reclassification 0 (3,107)
Impact of changes in foreign currency rates 6 379
Ending balance $ 4,056 $ 7,413