Inventories (Tables)

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2024

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Inventories

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

($ in thousands)	May 31, 2024			May 31, 2023			August 31, 2023
Raw materials and supplies	$	83,750		$	82,323		$	83,908
Work in process		13,235			12,720			7,820
Finished goods and purchased parts, net		96,295			95,847			86,793
Total inventory value before LIFO adjustment		193,280			190,890			178,521
Less adjustment to LIFO value		(21,758	)		(24,131	)		(22,589	)
Inventories, net	$	171,522		$	166,759		$	155,932