DERIVATIVES AND RISK MANAGEMENT (Derivatives Designated as Fair Value Hedging Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before taxes for derivatives designated as fair value hedging instruments	$ 776	$ (1,372)	$ 2,090
Foreign exchange | Net sales
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before taxes for derivatives designated as fair value hedging instruments	(105)	93	(151)
Foreign exchange | Cost of goods sold
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before taxes for derivatives designated as fair value hedging instruments	$ 881	$ (1,465)	$ 2,241