DERIVATIVES AND RISK MANAGEMENT (Hedged Items Designated as Fair Value Hedging Instruments) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2015	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2015	Feb. 28, 2014
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before income taxes for hedged items of fair value hedges	$ (308)	$ 825	$ (1,283)	$ 1,043
Foreign exchange | Net sales
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before income taxes for hedged items of fair value hedges	(537)	(130)	(358)	(37)
Foreign exchange | Cost of goods sold
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before income taxes for hedged items of fair value hedges	$ 229	$ 955	$ (925)	$ 1,080