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Segment Information (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | ||
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Nov. 30, 2011
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Nov. 30, 2010
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Aug. 31, 2011
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Net Sales | $ 392,799 | $ 318,412 | |
| Operating Profit | 57,281 | 41,572 | |
| Assets | 2,017,554 | 2,056,681 | |
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Industrial [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Net Sales | 100,253 | 87,392 | |
| Operating Profit | 27,934 | 20,187 | |
| Assets | 269,332 | 263,680 | |
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Energy [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Net Sales | 80,421 | 70,743 | |
| Operating Profit | 13,217 | 11,858 | |
| Assets | 504,263 | 517,428 | |
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Electrical [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Net Sales | 82,833 | 55,396 | |
| Operating Profit | 4,977 | 3,760 | |
| Assets | 529,022 | 547,556 | |
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Engineered Solutions [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Net Sales | 129,292 | 104,881 | |
| Operating Profit | 18,999 | 13,802 | |
| Assets | 622,110 | 632,242 | |
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Vehicle Systems [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Net Sales | 76,363 | 76,741 | |
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Other [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Net Sales | 52,929 | 28,140 | |
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General Corporate [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Operating Profit | (7,846) | (8,035) | |
| Assets | $ 92,827 | $ 95,775 | |