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Goodwill, Service Contracts and Other Assets (Changes in Carrying Amount of Service Contracts) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2013
Service contracts [Roll Forward] |
Balance at the beginning of the period | $ 92,153
Service contracts acquired | 6,151
Service contracts amortization | (5,319)
Foreign currency translation | 134
Balance at the end of the period | 93,119
Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products [Member] |
Service contracts [Roll Forward] |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 23,135
Service contracts acquired | 0
Service contracts amortization | (1,497)
Foreign currency translation | (2)
Balance at the end of the period | 21,636
Uniform Direct Sales [Member] |
Service contracts [Roll Forward] |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 0
Service contracts acquired | 0
Service contracts amortization | 0
Foreign currency translation | 0
Balance at the end of the period | 0
First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection [Member] |
Service contracts [Roll Forward] |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 32,811
Service contracts acquired | 2,876
Service contracts amortization | (2,013)
Foreign currency translation | 0
Balance at the end of the period | 33,674
Document Management [Member] |
Service contracts [Roll Forward] |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 36,207
Service contracts acquired | 3,275
Service contracts amortization | (1,809)
Foreign currency translation | 136
Balance at the end of the period | $ 37,809

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