PENSION AND PROFIT SHARING PLANS AND ARRANGEMENTS (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014		Jul. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Non-current assets	$ 5,545		$ 655
Current liabilities	(7,779)		(7,221)
Non-current liabilities	(206,119)	[1]	(231,200)	[1]
Net amount recognized	(208,353)		(237,766)
U.S. Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Non-current assets	0		0
Current liabilities	(6,798)		(6,308)
Non-current liabilities	(118,704)		(132,334)
Net amount recognized	(125,502)		(138,642)
Foreign Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Non-current assets	5,545		655
Current liabilities	(981)		(913)
Non-current liabilities	(87,415)		(98,866)
Net amount recognized	$ (82,851)		$ (99,124)

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