Rollforward of Accrued Product Warranty Reserve (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
6 Months Ended | |
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Feb. 28, 2018 |
Feb. 28, 2017 |
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| Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward] | ||
| Beginning balance | $ 6,616 | $ 5,592 |
| Provision for warranties | 3,403 | 1,482 |
| Warranty reserve for acquired businesses | (3,582) | (3,096) |
| Impact of changes in foreign currency rates | 213 | (101) |
| Ending balance | $ 6,650 | $ 3,877 |
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- Definition A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period. No definition available.
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- Definition Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for estimated claims under standard and extended warranty protection rights granted to customers. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of decrease in the standard and extended product warranty accrual from payments made in cash or in kind to satisfy claims under the terms of the standard and extended product warranty. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of increase in the standard and extended product warranty accrual from warranties issued. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of foreign currency translation gain (loss) which decreases (increases) the standard and extended product warranty accrual. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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