Inventories (Schedule of Inventories) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Nov. 30, 2025 |
Aug. 31, 2025 |
Nov. 30, 2024 |
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| Raw materials and supplies | $ 68,850 | $ 70,510 | $ 87,861 |
| Work in process | 9,786 | 7,186 | 12,369 |
| Finished goods and purchased parts, net | 89,382 | 78,631 | 79,365 |
| Total inventory value before LIFO adjustment | 168,018 | 156,327 | 179,595 |
| Less adjustment to LIFO value | (21,630) | (19,468) | (21,340) |
| Inventories, net | $ 146,388 | $ 136,859 | $ 158,255 |
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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/exampleRef
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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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