PENSION AND PROFIT SHARING PLANS AND ARRANGEMENTS (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands	Jul. 31, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010
Amounts recognized in the balance sheet consists of
Non-current liabilities	$ (218,395)	$ (243,564)
U.S. Plans [Member]
Amounts recognized in the balance sheet consists of
Non-current assets	0	0
Current liabilities	(3,746)	(3,328)
Non-current liabilities	(116,407)	(120,893)
Net amount recognized	(120,153)	(124,221)
Foreign Plans [Member]
Amounts recognized in the balance sheet consists of
Non-current assets	177	183
Current liabilities	(1,379)	(1,309)
Non-current liabilities	(101,988)	(122,671)
Net amount recognized	$ (103,190)	$ (123,797)