Acquisitions (Schedule Of Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed At Fair Value) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Jan. 31, 2015
Jul. 31, 2014
Sep. 30, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Goodwill $ 218,319 $ 166,406  
Northern Technical [Member]      
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Cash and cash equivalents     431
Accounts receivable     1,083
Inventories     7,775
Other current assets     934
Property, plant, and equipment, net     21,829
Goodwill     60,266
Intangible assets, net     6,200
Other assets and deferred taxes     221
Total assets acquired     98,739
Trade accounts payable     149
Other current liabilities     1,508
Total liabilities assumed     1,657
Net assets acquired     $ 97,082