GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2015

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill

The following table details the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment:

	Americas						International
(in thousands)	Recycling		Mills		Fabrication		Mill			Marketing and Distribution			Consolidated
Balance at August 31, 2014	$	7,267	$	4,970	$	57,144	$	2,776		$	2,162		$	74,319
Foreign currency translation	—		—		—		(375		)	(181		)	(556		)
Balance at February 28, 2015	$	7,267	$	4,970	$	57,144	$	2,401		$	1,981		$	73,763