PENSION AND PROFIT SHARING PLANS AND ARRANGEMENTS (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2012		Jul. 31, 2011
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Non-current assets	$ 538		$ 177
Current liabilities	(6,976)		(5,125)
Non-current liabilities	(279,610)	[1]	(218,395)	[1]
Net amount recognized	(286,048)		(223,343)
U.S. Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Non-current assets	0		0
Current liabilities	(3,899)		(3,746)
Non-current liabilities	(173,282)		(116,407)
Net amount recognized	(177,181)		(120,153)
Foreign Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Non-current assets	538		177
Current liabilities	(3,077)		(1,379)
Non-current liabilities	(106,328)		(101,988)
Net amount recognized	$ (108,867)		$ (103,190)

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