Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Business Segment, Geographic and Customer Information - Additional Information (Detail)

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Business Segment, Geographic and Customer Information - Additional Information (Detail)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2013
Segment
May 31, 2013
Segment
Aug. 31, 2013
Segment
Aug. 31, 2013
Maximum
Aug. 31, 2012
Maximum
Aug. 31, 2011
Maximum
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]            
Number of reportable segments 3 3 3      
Largest customer sales in fiscal year, percent     3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00%
Export sales from domestic operation, as a percentage of total net sales     8.00% 8.00% 8.00% 8.00%