Goodwill (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 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 three months ended November 30, 2013 were as follows (in thousands):

	Metals Recycling Business			Auto Parts Business			Total
Balance as of August 31, 2013	$	147,213		$	180,051		$	327,264
Acquisitions	—			586			586
Purchase accounting adjustments	—			(160		)	(160		)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(277		)	(198		)	(475		)
Balance as of November 30, 2013	$	146,936		$	180,279		$	327,215