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Business Acquisitions and Investments (Details 2) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
0 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
May 01, 2008
Aug. 31, 2013
Sep. 01, 2012
Aug. 31, 2013
Sep. 01, 2012
Dec. 01, 2012
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]            
Payments to Acquire Interest in Subsidiaries and Affiliates       $ 615 $ 801  
BioProcessH2O [Member]
           
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]            
Name of Investment BioProcessH2O LLC          
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals, Date of Transaction for Acquisition or Disposal May 01, 2008          
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage 30.00%          
Equity Method Investment, Aggregate Cost 4,000          
Payments to Acquire Interest in Subsidiaries and Affiliates   0 0 0 33  
Investment-related Liabilities   21   21   21
Equity Method Investments, Carrying Amount   3,075   3,075   3,137
Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions   $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0