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Note 11 - Geographic And Segment Information (Detail) - Net Sales By Geographic Location as a Percentage of Total Consolidated Net Sales:
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2013
Feb. 29, 2012
Feb. 28, 2013
Feb. 29, 2012
Net Sales, Percentage 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%
Inside the U.S.A to Unaffiliated Customers [Member]
       
Net Sales, Percentage 65.60% 58.90% 68.40% 63.30%
Joint Ventures In Which The Company Is A Shareholder Directly And Indirectly - Outside the U.S.A [Member]
       
Net Sales, Percentage 18.20% 11.90% 16.80% 13.70%
Unaffiliated Customers - Outside the U.S.A [Member]
       
Net Sales, Percentage 16.20% 29.20% 14.80% 23.00%