Acquisitions - Pro Forma Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013
Nuclear Logistics Incorporated [Member]
Summary of acquisitions
Net Sales		$ 583,743
Net Income		60,602
Earnings Per Common Share
Basic Earnings Per Share (usd per share)		$ 2.39
Diluted Earnings Per Share (usd per share)		$ 2.37
Aquilex [Member]
Summary of acquisitions
Net Sales	774,818	783,126
Net Income	$ 60,080	$ 58,372
Earnings Per Common Share
Basic Earnings Per Share (usd per share)	$ 2.35	$ 2.31
Diluted Earnings Per Share (usd per share)	$ 2.34	$ 2.28

The pro forma basic net income per share for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period.

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