Changes in Carrying Value of Goodwill (Details) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended |
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Nov. 30, 2020
USD ($)
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| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
| Balance as of August 31, 2019 | $ 281,154 |
| Impact of changes in foreign currency rates | (177) |
| Impact of changes in foreign currency rates | 280,977 |
| Industrial Tools & Services [Member] [Domain] | |
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
| Balance as of August 31, 2019 | 263,537 |
| Impact of changes in foreign currency rates | (176) |
| Impact of changes in foreign currency rates | 263,361 |
| Other Operating Segment [Member] | |
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
| Balance as of August 31, 2019 | 17,617 |
| Impact of changes in foreign currency rates | (1) |
| Impact of changes in foreign currency rates | $ 17,616 |
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- Definition Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount of foreign currency translation gain (loss) which increases (decreases) an asset representing future economic benefits from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period. No definition available.
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