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Changes in Carrying Value of Goodwill (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
6 Months Ended |
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Feb. 28, 2014
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| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
| Balance as of August 31, 2013 | $ 734,952 |
| Purchase accounting adjustments | (18) |
| Impact of changes in foreign currency rates | 14,848 |
| Balance as of February 28, 2014 | 749,782 |
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Industrial
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|
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
| Balance as of August 31, 2013 | 82,611 |
| Purchase accounting adjustments | 0 |
| Impact of changes in foreign currency rates | 1,376 |
| Balance as of February 28, 2014 | 83,987 |
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Energy
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|
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
| Balance as of August 31, 2013 | 341,903 |
| Purchase accounting adjustments | (18) |
| Impact of changes in foreign currency rates | 10,729 |
| Balance as of February 28, 2014 | 352,614 |
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Engineered Solutions
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| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
| Balance as of August 31, 2013 | 310,438 |
| Purchase accounting adjustments | 0 |
| Impact of changes in foreign currency rates | 2,743 |
| Balance as of February 28, 2014 | $ 313,181 |