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Inventories (Schedule Of Inventories) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Feb. 28, 2014
Aug. 31, 2013
Feb. 28, 2013
Inventories [Abstract]      
Raw materials and supplies $ 19,614 $ 19,369 $ 19,102
Work in process 7,722 5,665 6,571
Finished goods and purchased parts 59,928 50,038 59,448
Total inventory value before LIFO adjustment 87,264 75,072 85,121
Less adjustment to LIFO value (6,270) (6,465) (7,050)
Inventories, net $ 80,994 $ 68,607 $ 78,071