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Changes in Carrying Value of Goodwill (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Nov. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance as of August 31, 2016 | $ 530,081
Impact of changes in foreign currency rates | 1,373
Balance as of November 30, 2017 | 531,454
Industrial |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance as of August 31, 2016 | 103,875
Impact of changes in foreign currency rates | 65
Balance as of November 30, 2017 | 103,940
Energy |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance as of August 31, 2016 | 188,830
Impact of changes in foreign currency rates | 1,925
Balance as of November 30, 2017 | 190,755
Engineered Solutions |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance as of August 31, 2016 | 237,376
Impact of changes in foreign currency rates | (617)
Balance as of November 30, 2017 | $ 236,759

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