Inventories (Schedule of Inventories) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Aug. 31, 2026 |
Aug. 31, 2025 |
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| Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
| Raw materials and supplies | $ 75,067 | $ 70,510 |
| Work in process | 8,358 | 7,186 |
| Finished goods and purchased parts | 73,193 | 78,631 |
| Total inventory value before LIFO adjustment | 156,618 | 156,327 |
| Less adjustment to LIFO value | (21,389) | (19,468) |
| Inventories, net | $ 135,229 | $ 136,859 |
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- Definition Amount before valuation and LIFO reserves of completed merchandise or goods expected to be sold within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition Gross amount, as of the balance sheet date, of merchandise, goods, commodities, or supplies held for future sale or to be used in manufacturing, servicing or production process. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition Amount by which inventory stated at last-in first-out (LIFO) is less than (in excess of) inventory stated at other inventory cost methods. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition Amount after valuation and LIFO reserves of inventory expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Gross amount of unprocessed materials to be used in manufacturing or production process and supplies that will be consumed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition Amount before valuation and LIFO reserves of merchandise or goods in the production process expected to be completed within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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