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SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2012
Jan. 31, 2011
Jan. 31, 2012
Jan. 31, 2011
SALES:        
Net sales $ 697,981 $ 645,232 $ 1,403,622 $ 1,250,709
SEGMENT PROFIT:        
Segment profit 141,186 131,592 278,309 250,119
Operating profit 123,508 114,612 244,930 220,818
ROTC 5,813 4,789 28,797 6,198
Interest expense, net 5,386 5,814 11,331 13,108
Earnings before income taxes 112,309 104,009 204,802 201,512
Life Sciences [Member]
       
SALES:        
Net sales 357,165 334,214 713,298 645,794
SEGMENT PROFIT:        
Segment profit 88,706 83,650 177,688 156,838
Industrial [Member]
       
SALES:        
Net sales 340,816 311,018 690,324 604,915
SEGMENT PROFIT:        
Segment profit 52,480 47,942 100,621 93,281
Corporate Services Group [Member]
       
SEGMENT PROFIT:        
Segment profit $ 17,678 $ 16,980 $ 33,379 $ 29,301