Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Results of European Electrical Business Reported as Discontinued Operations (Detail)

v2.4.0.6
Results of European Electrical Business Reported as Discontinued Operations (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
May 31, 2011
May 31, 2011
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]    
Net sales   $ 49,305
Loss on disposal of business (2,086) (15,829)
Loss from operations of divested business   (1,157)
Income tax benefit 84  
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes $ (2,002) $ (16,986)