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Inventories (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2011
Inventory Disclosure [Line Items]
Raw materials	$ 1,534,182	$ 1,493,904
Work in process	444,721	451,162
Finished goods	290,046	282,273
Inventories	$ 2,268,949	$ 2,227,339

Carrying amount, net of reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods which are partially completed. This inventory is generally comprised of raw materials, labor and factory overhead costs, which require further materials, labor and overhead to be converted into finished goods, and which generally require the use of estimates to determine percentage complete and pricing.

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