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Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2013
Aug. 31, 2012
Aug. 31, 2011
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:      
Net earnings $ 70,570 $ 43,277 $ 36,802
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization 12,600 12,468 11,734
Provision for uncollectible accounts receivable 1,543 379 388
Deferred income taxes (3,237) (3,868) (2,828)
Share-based compensation expense 4,573 3,939 3,474
Other, net (1,014) 959 208
Changes in assets and liabilities:      
Receivables (36,557) (7,570) (12,626)
Inventories (10,020) (5,609) (1,826)
Other current assets (4,054) (641) (1,430)
Accounts payable 9,188 723 4,780
Other current liabilities 14,578 (1,602) 8,223
Current taxes payable (892) 5,408 (2,327)
Other noncurrent assets and liabilities 227 4,576 (1,517)
Net cash provided by operating activities 57,505 52,439 43,055
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:      
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (11,136) (9,890) (8,405)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 22 116 80
Acquisitions of business, net of cash acquired (29,007)   (6,180)
Proceeds from settlement of net investment hedges 1,944 3,378 142
Payments for settlement of net investment hedges (2,904) (453) (1,261)
Net cash used in investing activities (41,081) (6,849) (15,624)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:      
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 2,036 567 3,579
Common stock withheld for payroll tax withholdings (2,441) (577) (843)
Principal payments on long-term debt (4,285) (4,286) (4,286)
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation 2,800 387 2,487
Dividends paid (6,105) (4,894) (4,342)
Net cash used in financing activities (7,995) (8,803) (3,405)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 54 (1,510) 723
Net change in cash and cash equivalents 8,483 35,277 24,749
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 143,444 108,167 83,418
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period 151,927 143,444 108,167
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION      
Income Taxes Paid 38,328 19,667 22,057
Interest Paid $ 369 $ 561 $ 860