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Changes in Carrying Value of Goodwill (Details)

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Changes in Carrying Value of Goodwill (Details)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2015
USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Balance as of August 31, 2015 $ 608,256
Impact of changes in foreign currency rates (6,875)
Balance as of November 30, 2015 601,381
Industrial  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Balance as of August 31, 2015 92,107
Impact of changes in foreign currency rates (1,390)
Balance as of November 30, 2015 90,717
Energy  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Balance as of August 31, 2015 236,450
Impact of changes in foreign currency rates (2,509)
Balance as of November 30, 2015 233,941
Engineered Solutions  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Balance as of August 31, 2015 279,699
Impact of changes in foreign currency rates (2,976)
Balance as of November 30, 2015 $ 276,723