Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Restructuring Charges (Details)

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Restructuring Charges (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Feb. 29, 2020
Feb. 28, 2019
Feb. 29, 2020
Feb. 28, 2019
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]        
Restructuring Charges $ 1,929 $ 46 $ 3,900 $ 17
Industrial Tools & Services [Member] [Domain]        
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]        
Beginning Balance     2,912 1,687
Restructuring Charges     2,189 20
Cash payments     (2,693) (1,115)
Other non-cash uses of reserve     (406) (12)
Impact of changes in foreign currency rates     (4) (18)
Ending Balance 1,998 562 1,998 562
General Corporate        
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]        
Beginning Balance     0 46
Restructuring Charges     939 0
Cash payments     (628) (46)
Other non-cash uses of reserve     (302) 0
Impact of changes in foreign currency rates     0 0
Ending Balance 9 0 9 0
Reportable Segments [Member]        
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]        
Restructuring Charges 1,700 $ 100 3,100 $ 100
Other Operating Segment [Member]        
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]        
Beginning Balance     1,900  
Restructuring Charges 300   800  
Ending Balance $ 600   $ 600