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Restructuring
3 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2011
Restructuring [Abstract]  
Restructuring

Note 4. Restructuring

In fiscal 2009, in response to the dramatic downturn in the worldwide economy, the Company committed to various restructuring initiatives including workforce reductions, plant consolidations, the transfer of production and product sourcing to lower cost plants or regions and the centralization of certain selling and administrative functions. These actions were substantially completed by August 31, 2010, with limited restructuring activity in subsequent periods. Ongoing restructuring costs were $0.5 million for both the three months ended November 30, 2011 and 2010.

The restructuring reserve at November 30, 2011 and August 31, 2011 was $3.9 million and $3.6 million, respectively. The remaining restructuring related severance will be paid during the next twelve months, while facility consolidation costs (primarily reserves for future lease payments for vacated facilities) will be paid over the underlying lease terms.