GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	$ 342,492
Acquisitions	99,744
Foreign currency translation	2,794
Goodwill, Ending Balance	445,030
Life Sciences [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	180,896
Acquisitions	99,744
Foreign currency translation	1,818
Goodwill, Ending Balance	282,458
Industrial [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	161,596
Acquisitions	0
Foreign currency translation	976
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 162,572