Inventories (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2024

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Inventories

Inventories consisted of the following as of November 30, 2024, November 30, 2023, and August 31, 2024:

($ in thousands)	November 30, 2024			November 30, 2023			August 31, 2024
Raw materials and supplies	$	87,861		$	87,082		$	84,725
Work in process		12,369			10,777			10,192
Finished goods and purchased parts, net		79,365			88,043			80,877
Total inventory value before LIFO adjustment		179,595			185,902			175,794
Less adjustment to LIFO value		(21,340	)		(21,758	)		(21,341	)
Inventories, net	$	158,255		$	164,144		$	154,453