Changes in Carrying Value of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | |
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Aug. 31, 2021 |
Aug. 31, 2020 |
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| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ||
| Beginning Balance | $ 281,154 | $ 260,415 |
| Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments | 11,261 | |
| Goodwill, Impairment Charge | (5,656) | |
| Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) | 2,095 | 9,478 |
| Ending Balance | 277,593 | 281,154 |
| Industrial Tools & Services [Member] [Domain] | ||
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ||
| Beginning Balance | 263,537 | 242,873 |
| Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments | 11,261 | |
| Goodwill, Impairment Charge | 0 | |
| Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) | 1,550 | 9,403 |
| Ending Balance | 265,087 | 263,537 |
| Other Operating Segment [Member] | ||
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ||
| Beginning Balance | 17,617 | 17,542 |
| Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments | 0 | |
| Goodwill, Impairment Charge | 5,656 | |
| Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) | 545 | 75 |
| Ending Balance | $ 12,506 | $ 17,617 |
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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 Amount of loss from the write-down of an asset representing the future economic benefits arising 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 Amount of increase (decrease) from adjustments after acquisition date under purchase accounting of an asset representing the future economic benefits arising 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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