BUSINESSES HELD FOR SALE, DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND DISPOSITIONS (Components of Assets and Liabilities for Businesses Held for Sale) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2014
Assets:
Accounts receivable	$ 3,244
Inventories, net	12,514
Other current assets	41
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization	1,209
Assets of businesses held for sale	17,008	$ 0
Liabilities:
Accounts payable-trade	3,011
Accrued expenses and other payables	2,265
Liabilities of businesses held for sale	$ 5,276