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Acquisitions (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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May 31, 2012 segment | May 31, 2011 segment
Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products [Member] |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Number of businesses acquired | 2 | 4
First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection [Member] |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Number of businesses acquired | 2 | 11
Document Management [Member] |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Number of businesses acquired | 4 | 12

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- Definition The number of businesses acquired by the entity during the period. + References No definition available. + Details
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