DERIVATIVES AND RISK MANAGEMENT (Derivatives Designated as Fair Value Hedging Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016	Feb. 28, 2015	Feb. 29, 2016	Feb. 28, 2015
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before income taxes for fair value hedges	$ 122	$ 305	$ (728)	$ 1,284
Foreign exchange | Net sales
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before income taxes for fair value hedges	(61)	534	83	359
Foreign exchange | Cost of goods sold
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before income taxes for fair value hedges	$ 183	$ (229)	$ (811)	$ 925