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Note 5 - Accounts Receivable, Concentrations of Credit Risk and Inventories (Detail) - Inventories (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Nov. 30, 2011
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Aug. 31, 2011
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| Weighted Average Cost | $ 101,008 | $ 101,045 |
| FIFO | 162,763 | 143,999 |
| Total | 263,771 | 245,044 |
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Raw materials [Member]
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| Weighted Average Cost | 19,583 | 16,040 |
| FIFO | 129,244 | 118,516 |
| Total | 148,827 | 134,556 |
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Work in Process [Member]
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| Weighted Average Cost | 2,920 | 2,878 |
| FIFO | 33,519 | 25,483 |
| Total | 36,439 | 28,361 |
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Finished Goods [Member]
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| Weighted Average Cost | 78,505 | 82,127 |
| FIFO | 0 | 0 |
| Total | $ 78,505 | $ 82,127 |