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Inventories (Schedule Of Inventories) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Nov. 30, 2013
Aug. 31, 2013
Nov. 30, 2012
Inventories [Abstract]      
Raw materials and supplies $ 20,386 $ 19,369 $ 14,447
Work in process 7,045 5,665 5,040
Finished goods and purchased parts 54,540 50,038 54,675
Total inventory value before LIFO adjustment 81,971 75,072 74,162
Less adjustment to LIFO value (6,357) (6,465) (6,912)
Inventories, net $ 75,614 $ 68,607 $ 67,250