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Segment reporting (Detail) - Geographic financial information (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Jul. 31, 2012
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Jul. 31, 2011
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Jul. 31, 2010
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| Net sales to unaffiliated customers | $ 103,083 | $ 102,029 | $ 97,082 |
| Long-lived assets | 28,348 | 57,693 | 57,169 |
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United States [Member]
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| Net sales to unaffiliated customers | 87,776 | 85,691 | 82,873 |
| Long-lived assets | 25,081 | 44,028 | 45,439 |
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Switzerland [Member]
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| Net sales to unaffiliated customers | 6,802 | 8,508 | 7,037 |
| Long-lived assets | 2,223 | 8,958 | 7,063 |
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United Kingdom [Member]
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| Net sales to unaffiliated customers | 2,728 | 2,825 | 2,507 |
| Long-lived assets | 618 | 2,857 | 2,944 |
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Other International Countries [Member]
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| Net sales to unaffiliated customers | 5,777 | 5,005 | 4,665 |
| Long-lived assets | $ 426 | $ 1,850 | $ 1,723 |
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- Definition
Long-lived assets other than financial instruments, long-term customer relationships of a financial institution, mortgage and other servicing rights, deferred policy acquisition costs, and deferred tax assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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