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Restructuring - Additional Information (Detail) - May. 31, 2013 $ in Thousands | USD ($) Position Facility | USD ($)
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Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring charges |  | $ 20,072
Consumer Segment | Two Thousand Thirteen Plan |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring charges | $ 15,600 |
Number of position eliminated | Position | 133 |
Number of shutdown manufacturing facilities | Facility | 2 |
Inventory markdowns | $ 3,900 |
Consumer Segment | Two Thousand Thirteen Plan | Employee Severance |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring charges | 8,200 |
Consumer Segment | Two Thousand Thirteen Plan | Facility Closing |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring charges | 7,400 |
Industrial Segment | Two Thousand Thirteen Plan |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring charges | $ 4,500 |
Industrial Segment | Two Thousand Thirteen Plan | Employee Severance |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Number of position eliminated | Position | 34 |

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