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Inventories (Schedule Of Inventories) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Feb. 29, 2016
Aug. 31, 2015
Feb. 28, 2015
Inventories [Abstract]      
Raw materials and supplies $ 24,663 $ 29,427 $ 24,724
Work in process 8,714 7,318 7,421
Finished goods and purchased parts 53,217 44,269 57,472
Total inventory value before LIFO adjustment 86,594 81,014 89,617
Less adjustment to LIFO value (4,516) (6,084) (7,354)
Inventories, net $ 82,078 $ 74,930 $ 82,263