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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, 2014
Aug. 31, 2013
Indefinite And Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Other intangibles, gross $ 513,361 $ 504,468
Accumulated Amortization 148,184 127,776
Other intangibles, net 365,177 376,692
Trade Names
    
Indefinite And Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Value 125,905 124,639
Customer Relationships
    
Indefinite And Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Value 325,164 318,143
Accumulated Amortization 117,706 95,215
Net Book Value 207,458 222,928
Weighted Average Amortization Period 15 years  
Patents
    
Indefinite And Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Value 31,678 30,564
Accumulated Amortization 17,494 18,747
Net Book Value 14,184 11,817
Weighted Average Amortization Period 10 years  
Trademarks and Tradenames
    
Indefinite And Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Value 23,241 24,088
Accumulated Amortization 6,201 7,356
Net Book Value 17,040 16,732
Weighted Average Amortization Period 17 years  
Non-Compete Agreements and Other
    
Indefinite And Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Value 7,373 7,034
Accumulated Amortization 6,783 6,458
Net Book Value $ 590 $ 576
Weighted Average Amortization Period 4 years