CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2025	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss)	$ 92,749	$ 85,749	$ 46,561
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments	10,154	3,053	12,887
Pension, other postretirement benefit plans and cash flow hedges	14	552	(375)
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax	12,264	4,812	13,751
Comprehensive income (loss)	105,013	90,561	60,312
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax, Parent	$ 2,096	$ 1,207	$ 1,239