Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2014

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]

Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and consists of the following:

(In thousands)	May 31, 2014			August 31, 2013
Land	$	738		$	757
Buildings and building improvements	47,132			50,297
Machinery and equipment	91,412			88,280
Software	3,554			2,944
Transportation	9,063			9,044
Total property, plant and equipment, gross	151,899			151,322
Less accumulated depreciation	(129,234		)	(131,056		)
Total property, plant and equipment, net	$	22,665		$	20,266