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Rollforward of Accrued Product Warranty Reserve (Detail)

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Rollforward of Accrued Product Warranty Reserve (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 9 Months Ended
May 31, 2012
May 31, 2011
Warranty Liability [Line Items]    
Beginning balance $ 23,707 $ 7,868
Purchase accounting adjustments (7,726)  
Warranty reserves of acquired business 237 10,870
Provision for warranties 8,444 7,416
Warranty payments and costs incurred (8,567) (3,664)
Impact of changes in foreign currency rates (2,043) 1,366
Ending balance $ 14,052 $ 23,856