INVENTORIES, NET (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory valued using weighted average cost method (percent)	60.00%
Inventory valued using specific identification method (percent)	40.00%
Raw materials	$ 77,900	$ 61,500
Inventory write-downs	$ 15,555	$ 37,652	$ 5,015