Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2011
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 143,444	$ 108,167
Receivables, net of allowances of $1,717, and $2,340, respectively	82,565	79,006
Inventories, net	52,873	49,524
Deferred income taxes	9,505	8,598
Other current assets	10,478	12,398
Total current assets	298,865	257,693
Property, plant and equipment, net	56,180	58,465
Other intangible assets, net	25,070	28,639
Goodwill	29,961	30,943
Other noncurrent assets	5,455	5,404
Total assets	415,531	381,144
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable	31,372	32,153
Current portion of long-term debt	4,285	4,286
Other current liabilities	44,781	42,880
Total current liabilities	80,438	79,319
Pension benefits liabilities	6,821	6,231
Long-term debt		4,285
Deferred income taxes	9,984	12,550
Other noncurrent liabilities	7,450	3,094
Total liabilities	104,693	105,479
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, ($1 par value, 2,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding)
Common stock, ($1 par value, 25,000 shares authorized, 18,421, and 18,374 shares issued at August 31, 2012, and 2011, respectively)	18,421	18,374
Capital in excess of stated value	43,140	39,058
Retained earnings	341,115	302,732
Less treasury stock (at cost, 5,698 shares at August 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively)	(90,961)	(90,961)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income net	(877)	6,462
Total shareholders' equity	310,838	275,665
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 415,531	$ 381,144