Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Rollforward of Accrued Product Warranty Reserve (Detail)

v2.4.0.8
Rollforward of Accrued Product Warranty Reserve (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
6 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2014
Feb. 28, 2013
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance $ 7,413 $ 5,121
Provision for warranties 1,208 3,647
Warranty payments and costs incurred (3,079) (3,493)
Impact of changes in foreign currency rates 63 42
Ending balance $ 5,605 $ 5,317