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Changes in Carrying Value of Goodwill (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
9 Months Ended |
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May 31, 2014
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| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
| Balance as of August 31, 2013 | $ 734,952 |
| Business acquired | 14,987 |
| Purchase accounting adjustments | 206 |
| Impact of changes in foreign currency rates | 15,843 |
| Balance as of May 31, 2014 | 765,988 |
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Industrial
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|
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
| Balance as of August 31, 2013 | 82,611 |
| Business acquired | 14,987 |
| Purchase accounting adjustments | 0 |
| Impact of changes in foreign currency rates | 1,122 |
| Balance as of May 31, 2014 | 98,720 |
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Energy
|
|
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
| Balance as of August 31, 2013 | 341,903 |
| Business acquired | 0 |
| Purchase accounting adjustments | 206 |
| Impact of changes in foreign currency rates | 13,002 |
| Balance as of May 31, 2014 | 355,111 |
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Engineered Solutions
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|
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
| Balance as of August 31, 2013 | 310,438 |
| Business acquired | 0 |
| Purchase accounting adjustments | 0 |
| Impact of changes in foreign currency rates | 1,719 |
| Balance as of May 31, 2014 | $ 312,157 |