DERIVATIVES AND RISK MANAGEMENT (Hedged Items Designated as Fair Value Hedging Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	May. 31, 2014	May. 31, 2015	May. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before income taxes for hedged items of fair value hedges	$ 76	$ 1,115	$ (1,207)	$ 2,158
Foreign exchange | Net sales
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before income taxes for hedged items of fair value hedges	(207)	62	(565)	25
Foreign exchange | Cost of goods sold
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before income taxes for hedged items of fair value hedges	$ 283	$ 1,053	$ (642)	$ 2,133