Acquisitions - Summary of Revenue and Earnings Before Taxes (Detail) - Agreement With Astro Machine For Asset Acquisitions [Member] $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Business Acquisition Pro Forma Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 12,515
Earnings before Taxes	$ 1,571

Business acquisition earning before taxes from date of acquisition.

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