DEBT - Short-term (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	May 31, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Total Amount of Facilities	$ 35,895	$ 35,863
Facilities Used	24,000
Facilities Available	35,497	35,275
Short-term Borrowings
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Facilities Used	0	0
Letters of Credit
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Facilities Used	$ 398	$ 588