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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2011

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]


	Americas						International
(in thousands)	Recycling		Mills		Fabrication		Mills			Marketing and Distribution			Consolidated
Balance at August 31, 2011	$	7,267	$	295	$	57,144	$	3,092		$	9,840		$	77,638
Translation		—		—		—		(440	)		(434	)		(874	)

Balance at November 30, 2011	$	7,267	$	295	$	57,144	$	2,652		$	9,406		$	76,764

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of goodwill by reportable segment and in total. Disclosure details may include, but are not limited to, the carrying amount of goodwill, goodwill acquired during the year, goodwill impairment losses recognized, goodwill written-off due to the sale of a business unit, goodwill not yet allocated, and any other changes to goodwill.

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