Goodwill (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2013

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]

The gross changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reporting segment for the six months ended February 28, 2013 were as follows (in thousands):

	Metals Recycling Business			Auto Parts Business			Total
Balance as of August 31, 2012	$	471,954		$	163,537		$	635,491
Acquisitions	1,744			16,606			18,350
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(5,215		)	(1,155		)	(6,370		)
Balance as of February 28, 2013	$	468,483		$	178,988		$	647,471