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Note 8 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Detail) - Gross Carrying Values And Accumulated Amortization Of Amortizable Intangible Assets (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended |
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Nov. 30, 2011
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Patented Technology [Member]
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| Balance at August 31, 2011 | $ 41,957 |
| Balance at August 31, 2011 | (27,735) |
| Balance at November 30, 2011 | 41,915 |
| Balance at November 30, 2011 | (28,422) |
| Currency translation adjustments | (42) |
| Currency translation adjustments | 12 |
| Amortization | (699) |
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Customer Relationships [Member]
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| Balance at August 31, 2011 | 5,016 |
| Balance at August 31, 2011 | (2,096) |
| Balance at November 30, 2011 | 4,978 |
| Balance at November 30, 2011 | (2,250) |
| Currency translation adjustments | (38) |
| Currency translation adjustments | $ (154) |