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Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
May 02, 2014
Oct. 31, 2014
Sunbank Family Of Companies Llc    
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]    
Business Acquisition Contingent Consideration Payable   $ 5.0us-gaap_BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationLiability
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Eclipse Electronic Systems Inc    
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]    
Contingent purchase obligation paid $ 4.0us-gaap_BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInAmountOfContingentConsiderationLiability1
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