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Term Receivables and Trade Accounts Receivable - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2015
Apr. 30, 2014
Disclosure Term Receivables And Trade Accounts Receivable Additional Information [Abstract]    
Billing period 30 days  
Net proceeds from sale of receivables $ 11,330us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfFinanceReceivables $ 10,043us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfFinanceReceivables
Allowance for doubtful accounts adjustment    
Statement    
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense   $ 1,691us-gaap_ValuationAllowancesAndReservesChargedToCostAndExpense
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