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Divestitures and Held-For-Sale (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2018 USD ($) Facility
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |
Loss on sale of businesses | $ 4,056
North America [Member] | Infrastructure [Member] |
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |
Number of manufacturing facilities closed | Facility | 1
General and Administrative Expense [Member] |
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |
Loss on sale of businesses | $ 4,100

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