Acquisitions and Dispositions (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2011

Acquisitions and dispositions [Abstract]

Summary of purchase price allocation of acquisitions

(in thousands)	Total
Accounts receivable	$	16,758
Inventories		21,574
Other current assets		146
Property, plant and equipment		8,229
Goodwill		5,047
Intangible assets		4,708
Other assets		1,566
Liabilities		(9,642	)
Net assets acquired	$	48,386