PENSION AND PROFIT SHARING PLANS AND ARRANGEMENTS (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2013		Jul. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Non-current assets	$ 655		$ 538
Current liabilities	(7,221)		(6,976)
Non-current liabilities	(231,200)	[1]	(279,610)	[1]
Net amount recognized	(237,766)		(286,048)
U.S. Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Non-current assets	0		0
Current liabilities	(6,308)		(3,899)
Non-current liabilities	(132,334)		(173,282)
Net amount recognized	(138,642)		(177,181)
Foreign Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Non-current assets	655		538
Current liabilities	(913)		(3,077)
Non-current liabilities	(98,866)		(106,328)
Net amount recognized	$ (99,124)		$ (108,867)

[1] For discussion regarding retirement benefits refer to Note 13, Pension and Profit Sharing Plans and Arrangements.