Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Total	Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]
Balance at Aug. 31, 2012	$ 14,893	$ 1	$ 49	$ 12,378	$ 478	$ 1,987
Balance (in Shares) at Aug. 31, 2012		36,000	4,861,590
Preferred dividends	(76)					(76)
Net income	2,552					2,552
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign translation gain	342				342
Comprehensive income	2,894
Balance at Aug. 31, 2013	17,711	1	49	12,378	820	4,463
Balance (in Shares) at Aug. 31, 2013		36,000	4,861,590
Preferred dividends	(76)					(76)
Net income	5,611					5,611
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign translation gain	245				245
Comprehensive income	5,856
Balance at Aug. 31, 2014	$ 23,491	$ 1	$ 49	$ 12,378	$ 1,065	$ 9,998
Balance (in Shares) at Aug. 31, 2014		36,000	4,861,590