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Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2014
Aug. 31, 2013
Aug. 31, 2012
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:      
Net earnings $ 51,512 $ 70,570 $ 43,277
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization 14,793 12,600 12,468
Provision for uncollectible accounts receivable 2,225 1,543 379
Deferred income taxes (8,195) (3,237) (3,868)
Share-based compensation expense 4,207 4,573 3,939
Other, net (465) (1,014) 959
Changes in assets and liabilities:      
Receivables 24,751 (36,557) (7,570)
Inventories (2,724) (10,020) (5,609)
Other current assets (3,092) (4,054) (641)
Accounts payable (623) 9,188 723
Other current liabilities 8,954 14,578 (1,602)
Current taxes payable 5,706 (892) 5,408
Other noncurrent assets and liabilities (5,251) 227 4,576
Net cash provided by operating activities 91,798 57,505 52,439
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:      
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (17,715) (11,136) (9,890)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 34 22 116
Acquisitions of business, net of cash acquired   (29,007)  
Proceeds from settlement of net investment hedges 1,245 1,944 3,378
Payments for settlement of net investment hedges (2,040) (2,904) (453)
Net cash used in investing activities (18,476) (41,081) (6,849)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:      
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 455 2,036 567
Common stock withheld for payroll tax withholdings (2,027) (2,441) (577)
Principal payments on long-term debt   (4,285) (4,286)
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation 762 2,800 387
Repurchase of common shares (41,059)    
Dividends paid (11,726) (6,105) (4,894)
Net cash used in financing activities (53,595) (7,995) (8,803)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 188 54 (1,510)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents 19,915 8,483 35,277
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 151,927 143,444 108,167
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period 171,842 151,927 143,444
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION      
Income taxes paid 26,261 38,328 19,667
Interest paid $ 234 $ 369 $ 561