DERIVATIVES AND RISK MANAGEMENT (Derivatives and Hedged Items Designated as Fair Value Hedging Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2016
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before income taxes for fair value hedges	$ 940	$ 779	$ 377	$ 51
Gain (loss) before income taxes for hedged items of fair value hedges	(940)	(779)	(377)	(51)
Foreign exchange | Net sales
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before income taxes for fair value hedges	(102)	(122)	(58)	(39)
Gain (loss) before income taxes for hedged items of fair value hedges	102	122	58	39
Foreign exchange | Cost of goods sold
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before income taxes for fair value hedges	1,042	901	435	90
Gain (loss) before income taxes for hedged items of fair value hedges	$ (1,042)	$ (901)	$ (435)	$ (90)