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Acquisitions (Schedule Of Pro Forma Results Of Operations) (Details)

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Acquisitions (Schedule Of Pro Forma Results Of Operations) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2011
Nov. 30, 2010
Acquisitions [Abstract]    
Net sales, As reported $ 392,799 $ 318,412
Net sales, Pro forma 392,799 405,339
Net earnings from continuing operations, As reported 37,174 26,661
Net earnings from continuing operations, Pro forma $ 37,323 $ 29,942
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations, As reported $ 0.54 $ 0.39
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations, Pro forma $ 0.55 $ 0.44
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, As reported $ 0.50 $ 0.36
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, Pro forma $ 0.50 $ 0.41