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INVENTORIES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands	Jul. 31, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010
Raw materials and components	$ 102,745	$ 97,574
Work-in-process	96,601	76,986
Finished goods	245,496	240,486
Inventories	$ 444,842	$ 415,046

Carrying amount, net of reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods which are partially completed. This inventory is generally comprised of raw materials, labor and factory overhead costs, which require further materials, labor and overhead to be converted into finished goods, and which generally require the use of estimates to determine percentage complete and pricing.

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