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Subsequent Events
9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2012
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent Events

NOTE M — Subsequent Events

In May 2012, the Company acquired Runelandhs Försäljnings AB (“Runelandhs”), based in Kalmar, Sweden for approximately $24,000. Runelandhs is a direct marketer of industrial and office equipment with annual sales of approximately $19,000. Its products include lifting, transporting, and warehouse equipment; workbenches and material handling supplies; products for environmental protection; and entrance, reception, and office furnishings.

In May 2012, the Company acquired Pervaco AS (“Pervaco”), based in Kjeller, Norway for approximately $12,000. Pervaco is a direct marketer of facility identification products with annual sales of approximately $6,000.

On May 15, 2012, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend to shareholders of the Company’s Class A and Class B Common Stock of $0.185 per share payable on July 31, 2012, to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 10, 2012.