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Consolidated Statements Of Earnings (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data
12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2011
Aug. 31, 2010
Aug. 31, 2009
Consolidated Statements Of Earnings [Abstract]   
Net sales$ 1,445,323$ 1,160,508$ 1,117,625
Cost of products sold889,424733,256729,398
Gross profit555,899427,252388,227
Selling, administrative and engineering expenses332,639267,866250,004
Restructuring charges2,22315,59719,530
Impairment charges  31,321
Amortization of intangible assets27,46722,01719,644
Operating profit193,570121,77267,728
Financing costs, net32,11931,85941,849
Other expense (income), net2,244711(714)
Earnings from continuing operations before income tax159,20789,20226,593
Income tax expense34,71118,846611
Earnings from continuing operations124,49670,35625,982
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes(12,937)(46,325)(12,259)
Net earnings$ 111,559$ 24,031$ 13,723
Earnings from continuing operations per share:   
Basic$ 1.82$ 1.04$ 0.45
Diluted$ 1.68$ 0.97$ 0.43
Earnings per share:   
Basic$ 1.63$ 0.36$ 0.24
Diluted$ 1.50$ 0.35$ 0.24
Weighted average common shares outstanding:   
Basic68,25467,62458,047
Diluted75,30574,20966,064