Donaldson (DCI) 10-K 10 Nov 15 2015 FY Annual report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015	Oct. 30, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Jul. 31, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Entity Registrant Name	DONALDSON CO INC
Entity Central Index Key	29,644
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--07-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		132,636,175
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Public Float			$ 4,956,390,941
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Earnings - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 2,371,213	$ 2,473,466	$ 2,436,948
Cost of sales	1,562,629	1,595,640	1,589,821
Gross profit	808,584	877,826	847,127
Selling, general, and administrative	460,045	460,250	441,168
Research and development	60,229	61,837	62,630
Operating income	288,310	355,739	343,329
Other income, net	(15,450)	(15,164)	(15,762)
Interest expense	15,157	10,200	10,910
Earnings before income taxes	288,603	360,703	348,181
Income taxes	80,492	100,479	100,804
Net earnings	$ 208,111	$ 260,224	$ 247,377
Weighted average shares - basic	137,750,158	145,594,300	148,273,904
Weighted average shares - diluted	139,381,940	147,641,113	150,455,193
Net earnings per share - basic	$ 1.51	$ 1.79	$ 1.67
Net earnings per share - diluted	$ 1.49	$ 1.76	$ 1.64

Condensed Consolidated Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015	Apr. 30, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 56,433	$ 47,776	$ 47,955	$ 55,947	$ 72,956	$ 67,336	$ 58,340	$ 61,592	$ 208,111	$ 260,224	$ 247,377
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)									(119,094)	(2,122)	17,435
Gain (loss) on hedging derivatives, net of deferred taxes of $378, ($69), and ($196), respectively									(491)	71	120
Pension and postretirement liability adjustment, net of deferred taxes of ($154), $1,320, and $(25,656), respectively									3,405	(6,286)	46,860
Total comprehensive income		$ 46,989	$ 1,786						$ 91,931	$ 251,887	$ 311,792

Condensed Consolidated Stateme4

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Gain (loss) on hedging derivatives, deferred taxes	$ 378	$ (69)	$ (196)
Pension and postretirement liability adjustment, deferred taxes	$ (154)	$ 1,320	$ (25,656)

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 189,898	$ 296,418
Short-term investments	27,470	127,201
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $6,747 and $6,763	460,027	474,157
Inventories, net	264,955	253,351
Deferred income taxes	28,177	27,886
Prepaids and other current assets	60,189	46,264
Total current assets	1,030,716	1,225,277
Property, plant, and equipment, net	470,611	451,665
Goodwill	223,732	166,406
Intangible assets, net	37,870	36,045
Other long-term assets	46,605	63,018
Total assets	1,809,534	1,942,411
Current liabilities
Short-term borrowings	187,320	185,303
Current maturities of long-term debt	1,849	1,738
Trade accounts payable	179,174	216,603
Accrued employee compensation and related taxes	66,536	84,944
Accrued liabilities	42,853	40,845
Other current liabilities	82,915	80,147
Total current liabilities	560,647	609,580
Long-term debt	389,218	243,726
Deferred income taxes	12,493	22,386
Other long-term liabilities	68,525	64,236
Total liabilities	$ 1,030,883	$ 939,928
Commitments and contingencies (Note L and Note N)
Shareholders' equity
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, none issued
Common stock, $5.00 par value, 240,000,000 shares authorized, 151,643,194 shares issued in both 2015 and 2014	$ 758,216	$ 758,216
Retained earnings	815,166	702,435
Non-controlling interest	3,882
Stock compensation plans	17,852	19,601
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(161,990)	(45,810)
Treasury stock at cost, 17,044,950 and 11,237,522 shares in 2015 and 2014, at cost	(654,475)	(431,959)
Total shareholders' equity	778,651	1,002,483
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 1,809,534	$ 1,942,411

Condensed Consolidated Balance6

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowance	$ 6,747	$ 6,763
Preferred stock, par value	$ 1	$ 1
Preferred stock, shares authorized	1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 5	$ 5
Common stock, shares authorized	240,000,000	240,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	151,643,194	151,643,194
Treasury stock, shares	17,044,950	11,237,522

Condensed Consolidated Stateme7

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Operating Activities
Net earnings	$ 208,111	$ 260,224	$ 247,377
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization	74,298	67,163	64,290
Equity in losses (earnings) of affiliates, net of distributions	(1,109)	(3,384)	1,637
Deferred income taxes	(5,611)	(7,762)	8,347
Tax benefit of equity plans	(6,780)	(8,781)	(11,191)
Stock compensation plan expense	10,694	11,640	9,148
Loss on sale of business		905
Other, net	25,083	10,041	(6,175)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquired businesses
Accounts receivable	(20,641)	(44,851)	3,705
Inventories	(26,232)	(19,273)	20,142
Prepaids and other current assets	(27,795)	(7,769)	13,495
Trade accounts payable and other accrued expenses	(17,175)	59,686	(34,852)
Net cash provided by operating activities	212,843	317,839	315,923
Investing Activities
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment	(93,739)	(97,210)	(94,895)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment	172	395	558
Purchases of short-term investments	(27,039)	(108,793)	(99,339)
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments	114,514	81,486	97,365
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(105,636)
Net cash used in investing activities	(111,728)	(124,122)	(96,311)
Financing Activities
Proceeds from long-term debt	150,000	125,000
Repayments of long-term debt	(4,161)	(81,898)	(1,353)
Change in short-term borrowings	2,751	175,344	(86,957)
Purchase of treasury stock	(256,267)	(279,395)	(102,572)
Dividends paid	(91,220)	(83,070)	(60,320)
Tax benefit of equity plans	6,780	8,781	11,191
Exercise of stock options	13,083	14,437	16,043
Net cash used in financing activities	(179,034)	(120,801)	(223,968)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(28,601)	(636)	2,705
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(106,520)	72,280	(1,651)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	296,418	224,138	225,789
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	189,898	296,418	224,138
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Income taxes	85,568	93,086	84,898
Interest	$ 14,735	$ 11,050	$ 13,531

Consolidated Statements Of Chan

Consolidated Statements Of Changes In Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid In Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Stock Compensation Plan [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Total
Balance at Jul. 31, 2012	$ 758,216		$ 366,788	$ 24,948	$ (101,888)	$ (138,050)	$ 910,014
Comprehensive income
Net earnings			247,377				247,377
Foreign currency translation					17,435		17,435
Pension liability adjustment, net of deferred taxes					46,860		46,860
Net gain on cash flow hedging derivatives					120		120
Total comprehensive income							311,792
Treasury stock acquired						(102,572)	(102,572)
Stock options exercised		$ (10,836)	(21,256)			44,463	12,371
Deferred stock and other activity		(2,125)	(1,677)	(1,586)		4,496	(892)
Performance awards		(573)	(1,161)	(1,617)		2,055	(1,296)
Stock option expense			8,300				8,300
Tax reduction - employee plans		13,534					13,534
Dividends (per share)			(66,064)				(66,064)
Balance at Jul. 31, 2013	758,216		532,307	21,745	(37,473)	(189,608)	1,085,187
Comprehensive income
Net earnings			260,224				260,224
Foreign currency translation					(2,122)		(2,122)
Pension liability adjustment, net of deferred taxes					(6,286)		(6,286)
Net gain on cash flow hedging derivatives					71		71
Total comprehensive income							251,887
Treasury stock acquired						(279,395)	(279,395)
Stock options exercised		(7,000)	(10,493)			30,538	13,045
Deferred stock and other activity		(3,144)	(1,772)	(431)		4,855	(492)
Performance awards		(409)	(505)	(1,713)		1,651	(976)
Stock option expense			9,933				9,933
Tax reduction - employee plans		10,553					10,553
Dividends (per share)			(87,259)				(87,259)
Balance at Jul. 31, 2014	758,216		702,435	19,601	(45,810)	(431,959)	1,002,483
Comprehensive income
Net earnings			208,111				208,111
Foreign currency translation					(119,130)		(119,094)
Pension liability adjustment, net of deferred taxes					3,405		3,405
Net gain on cash flow hedging derivatives					(455)		(491)
Total comprehensive income							91,931
Treasury stock acquired						(256,267)	(256,267)
Stock options exercised		(5,685)	(13,155)			30,210	11,370
Deferred stock and other activity		(1,917)	(678)	(1,077)		2,943	(729)
Performance awards		(121)	(159)	(672)		598	(354)
Stock option expense			9,534				9,534
Tax reduction - employee plans		$ 7,723					7,723
Dividends (per share)			(90,922)				(90,922)
Balance at Jul. 31, 2015	$ 758,216		$ 815,166	$ 17,852	$ (161,990)	$ (654,475)	$ 778,651

Consolidated Statements Of Cha9

Consolidated Statements Of Changes In Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Dividends, per share	$ .34	$ .33	$ 0.165	$ 0.165	$ 0.140	$ 0.140

Summary Of Significant Accounti

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	NOTE A Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Description of Business Principles of Consolidation Use of Estimates Foreign Currency Translation Cash Equivalents Short-Term Investments Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Inventories At July 31, 2015 2014 Raw materials $ 113,335 $ 112,522 Work in process 22,602 17,256 Finished products 129,018 123,573 Total inventories $ 264,955 $ 253,351 Property, Plant, and Equipment At July 31, 2015 2014 Land $ 20,029 $ 20,558 Buildings 272,616 273,599 Machinery and equipment 783,136 753,637 Construction in progress 52,350 51,394 Less accumulated depreciation (657,520 ) (647,523 ) Total property, plant, and equipment, net $ 470,611 $ 451,665 Internal-Use Software Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Recoverability of Long-Lived Assets Income Taxes Earnings Per Share The following table presents information necessary to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share: 2015 2014 2013 (thousands, except per share amounts) Weighted average shares – basic 137,750 145,594 148,274 Diluted share equivalents 1,632 2,047 2,181 Weighted average shares – diluted 139,382 147,641 150,455 Net earnings for basic and diluted earnings $ 208,111 $ 260,224 $ 247,377 Net earnings per share – basic $ 1.51 $ 1.79 $ 1.67 Net earnings per share – diluted $ 1.49 $ 1.76 $ 1.64 Treasury Stock Research and Development Stock-Based Compensation Revenue Recognition the selling price is fixed and determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured Although the majority of the Company’s sales agreements contain standard terms and conditions, there are also agreements that contain multiple elements or non-standard terms and conditions. Product Warranties Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities New Accounting Standards Recently Adopted Liabilities (Topic 405): Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for Which the Total Amount of the Obligation is Fixed at the Reporting Date New Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) , In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-12, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Interest – Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs In May 2015, FASB issued ASU 2015-07, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 850): Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory

Goodwill And Other Intangible A

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets	NOTE B Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets The Company has allocated goodwill to its Engine Products and Industrial Products segments. During Fiscal 2015 the Company acquired Northern Technical L.L.C. (Northern Technical) as of September 30, 2014, and IFIL USA L.L.C. (IFIL), as of June 30, 2015. There were no acquisitions during Fiscal 2014. There was no disposition activity during Fiscal 2015 or 2014. The Company completed its annual impairment assessments in the third quarters of Fiscal 2015 and 2014. The results of this assessment showed that the estimated fair values of the reporting units to which goodwill is assigned continued to exceed the corresponding carrying values of the respective reporting units, resulting in no goodwill impairment. Following is a reconciliation of goodwill for the years ended July 31, 2015 and 2014: Engine Products Industrial Products Total Goodwill (thousands of dollars) Balance as of July 31, 2013 $ 72,321 $ 93,247 $ 165,568 Foreign exchange translation 52 786 838 Balance as of July 31, 2014 $ 72,373 $ 94,033 $ 166,406 Goodwill acquired 66,814 66,814 Foreign exchange translation (1,401 ) (8,087 ) (9,488 ) Balance as of July 31, 2015 $ 70,972 $ 152,760 $ 223,732 Intangible assets are comprised of patents, trademarks, and Customer relationships and lists. Following is a reconciliation of intangible assets for the years ended July 31, 2015 and 2014: Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Intangible Assets (thousands of dollars) Balance as of July 31, 2013 $ 81,882 $ (40,575 ) $ 41,307 Amortization expense — (5,154 ) (5,154 ) Retirements (775 ) 600 (175 ) Foreign exchange translation 176 (109 ) 67 Balance as of July 31, 2014 $ 81,283 $ (45,238 ) $ 36,045 Intangible acquired - Northern Technical 6,200 — 6,200 Intangible acquired – IFIL 3,800 — 3,800 Amortization expense — (6,778 ) (6,778 ) Foreign exchange translation (4,193 ) 2,796 (1,397 ) Balance as of July 31, 2015 $ 87,090 $ (49,220 ) $ 37,870 Net intangible assets consist of patents, trademarks, and trade names of $8.8 million and $11.5 million as of July 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and Customer related intangibles of $29.1 million and $24.5 million as of July 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. As of July 31, 2015, patents, trademarks, and trade names had a weighted average remaining life of 7.0 years and Customer related intangibles had a weighted average remaining life of 9.9 years. Expected amortization expense relating to existing intangible assets is as follows (in thousands): Fiscal Year 2016 $ 5,711 2017 $ 5,573 2018 $ 4,360 2019 $ 3,809 2020 $ 3,721 Thereafter $ 12,813

Credit Facilities

Credit Facilities	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Credit Facilities	NOTE C Credit Facilities On October 28, 2014, the Company entered into a First Amendment (Amendment) to its five-year, multi-currency revolving credit facility with a group of banks under which the Company may borrow up to $250.0 million. The Amendment increased the borrowings availability up to $400.0 million. The agreement provides that loans may be made under a selection of currencies and rate formulas including Base Rate Loans or LIBOR Rate Loans. The interest rate on each advance is based on certain market interest rates and leverage ratios. Facility fees and other fees on the entire loan commitment are payable over the duration of this facility. There was $160.00 million outstanding at July 31, 2015, and $180.0 million outstanding at July 31, 2014. At July 31, 2015 and 2014, $232.2 million and $62.2 million, respectively, were available for further borrowing under such facilities. The amount available for further borrowing reflects a reduction for issued standby letters of credit, as discussed in Note L. The Company’s multi-currency revolving facility contains financial covenants specifically related to maintaining a certain interest coverage ratio and a certain leverage ratio as well as other covenants that, under certain circumstances, can restrict the Company’s ability to incur additional indebtedness, make investments and other restricted payments, create liens, and sell assets. As of July 31, 2015, the Company was in compliance with all such covenants. Due to an investigation into revenue recognition in the Company’s Gas Turbine Systems business, the Company was unable to provide audited financial statements to the group of banks who are lenders in the credit facility in the 90 day time period required. On October 28, 2015, the Company obtained waivers for the covenant to provide audited statements within 90 days of year-end so long as they are provided by December 28, 2015. Upon providing the audited financial statements to the group of banks prior to December 28, 2015, the Company expects to remain in compliance with the above mentioned covenants. The Company has two uncommitted credit facilities in the U.S., which provide unsecured borrowings for general corporate purposes. At July 31, 2015 and 2014, there was $49.7 million and $45.7 million available for use, respectively, under these two facilities. There was $15.3 million outstanding at July 31, 2015, and $4.3 million outstanding at July 31, 2014. The weighted average interest rate on the short-term borrowings outstanding at July 31, 2015, was 1.00 percent. The Company has a €100.0 million, or $109.9 million, program for issuing treasury notes for raising short-, medium-, and long-term financing for its European operations. There were no amounts outstanding on this program at July 31, 2015 or 2014. Additionally, the Company’s European operations have lines of credit with an available limit of €34.0 million or $37.4 million. There was €9.5 million or $10.4 million outstanding at July 31, 2015, and there was no amount outstanding on these lines of July 31, 2014. The weighted average interest rate on the short-term borrowings outstanding at July 31, 2015, was 0.83 percent. Other international subsidiaries may borrow under various credit facilities. There was $1.6 million outstanding under these credit facilities as of July 31, 2015, and $1.0 million as of July 31, 2014. At July 31, 2015 and 2014, there was $47.2 million and $57.5 million available for use, respectively, under these facilities. The weighted average interest rate on these short-term borrowings outstanding at July 31, 2015 and July 31, 2014, was 0.41 percent and 0.75 percent, respectively.

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	NOTE D Long-Term Debt Long-term debt consists of the following: 2015 2014 (thousands of dollars) 5.48% Unsecured senior notes, interest payable semi-annually, principal payment of $50.0 million due June 1, 2017 50,000 50,000 5.48% Unsecured senior notes, interest payable semi-annually, principal payment of $25.0 million due September 28, 2017 25,000 25,000 5.48% Unsecured senior notes, interest payable semi-annually, principal payment of $25.0 million due November 30, 2017 25,000 25,000 3.72% Unsecured senior notes, interest payable semi-annually, principal payment of $125.0 million due March 27, 2024 125,000 125,000 2.93% Unsecured senior notes, interest payable semi-annually, principal payment of $25.0 million due April 16, 2025 25,000 - 3.18% Unsecured senior notes, interest payable semi-annually, principal payment of $125.0 million due June 17, 2030 125,000 - Variable Rate Guaranteed senior note, interest payable quarterly, principal payment of ¥1.65 billion due May 19, 2019 and an interest rate of 0.52% as of July 31, 2015 13,313 16,051 Capitalized lease obligations and other, with various maturity dates and interest rates 1,928 3,177 Terminated interest rate swap contracts 826 1,236 Total 391,067 245,464 Less current maturities 1,849 1,738 Total long-term debt $ 389,218 $ 243,726 Annual maturities of long-term debt are $1.8 million in Fiscal 2016, $50.8 million in Fiscal 2017, $50.1 million in Fiscal 2018, $13.3 million in Fiscal 2019, no maturities in Fiscal 2020, and $275.0 million thereafter. Certain note agreements contain debt covenants related to working capital levels and limitations on indebtedness. As of July 31, 2015, the Company was in compliance with all such covenants. On April 16, 2015, the Company entered into a First Supplement to Note Purchase Agreement (First Supplement), dated April 16, 2015, with a group of institutional investors, which supplements a Note Purchase Agreement, dated March 27, 2014. Pursuant to the First Supplement, the Company issued $25.0 million of senior unsecured notes due April 16, 2025, and $125.0 million of senior unsecured notes due June 17, 2030. The debt was issued at face value and bears interest payable semi-annually at an annual rate of interest of 2.93 percent and 3.18 percent respectively. The proceeds from the notes primarily were used to refinance existing debt, and were also used for general corporate purposes. The notes contain debt covenants specifically related to maintaining a certain leverage ratio as well as other covenants that, under certain circumstances, can restrict the Company’s ability to incur additional indebtedness, make investments and other restricted payments, create liens, and sell assets. As of July 31, 2015, the Company was in compliance with all such covenants. The Company expects to remain in compliance with these covenants. On March 27, 2014, the Company issued $125.0 million of senior unsecured notes due March 27, 2024. The debt was issued at face value and bears interest payable semi-annually at an annual rate of interest of 3.72 percent. The proceeds from the notes were used to refinance existing debt and for general corporate purposes. The notes contain debt covenants specifically related to maintaining a certain leverage ratio as well as other covenants that, under certain circumstances, can restrict the Company’s ability to incur additional indebtedness, make investments and other restricted payments, create liens, and sell assets. As of July 31, 2015, the Company was in compliance with all such covenants. On May 19, 2014, the Company refinanced its 1.65 billion yen guaranteed note that matured on May 18, 2014. The debt that was issued at face value, or approximately $13.3 million as of July 31, 2015, is due May 19, 2019, and bears interest payable quarterly at a variable interest rate. The interest rate was 0.52 percent as of July 31, 2015.

Fair Value

Fair Value	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Fair Value	NOTE E Fair Value Fair Value of Financial Instruments Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date. Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices available in Level 1 that are observable either directly or indirectly. Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. At July 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company’s financial instruments included cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, short-term borrowings, long-term debt, and derivative contracts. The fair values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and short-term borrowings approximated carrying values because of the short-term nature of these instruments and are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. As of July 31, 2015, the estimated fair value of long-term debt with fixed interest rates was $383.3 million compared to its carrying value of $375 million. The fair value is estimated by discounting the projected cash flows using the rate that similar amounts of debt could currently be borrowed, which is classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Derivative contracts are reported at their fair values based on third-party quotes. The fair values of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities listed below reflect the amounts that would be received to sell the assets or paid to transfer the liabilities in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price). The fair values are based on inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability. These inputs include foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. The financial assets and liabilities are primarily valued using standard calculations and models that use as their basis readily observable market parameters. Industry standard data providers are the primary source for forward and spot rate information for both interest rates and currency rates. The following summarizes the Company’s fair value of outstanding derivatives at July 31, 2015 and 2014, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets: Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)* At July 31, 2015 2014 (thousands of dollars) Asset derivatives recorded under the caption Prepaids and other current assets Foreign exchange contracts $ 3,608 $ 931 Liability derivatives recorded under the caption Other current liabilities Foreign exchange contracts (2,247 ) (1,242 ) Forward exchange contracts - net liability position $ 1,361 $ (311 ) __________________ * Inputs to the valuation methodology of level 2 assets include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means. The Company holds equity method investments which are classified in other long-term assets in the consolidated balance sheets. The aggregate carrying amount of these investments was $18.3 million and $21.4 million as of July 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. These equity method investments are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. The fair value of the Company’s equity method investments has not been estimated as there have been no identified events or changes in circumstance that would have had an adverse impact on the value of these investments. In the event that these investments were required to be measured, these investments would fall within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, due to the use of significant unobservable inputs to determine fair value, as the investments are in privately-held entities or divisions of public companies without quoted market prices. Goodwill is assessed for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. The Company’s goodwill and intangible assets are not recorded at fair value as there have been no events or circumstances that would have an adverse impact on the value of these assets. In the event that an impairment was recognized, the fair value would be classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Definite lived intangible assets are subject to impairment assessments as triggering events occur which could indicate that the asset might be impaired. Refer to Note B for further discussion of the annual goodwill impairment analysis and carrying values of goodwill and other intangible assets. The Company assesses the impairment of property, plant, and equipment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of property, plant, and equipment assets may not be recoverable. There were no significant impairment charges recorded in Fiscal 2015, Fiscal 2014, or Fiscal 2013.

Employee Benefit Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015
General Discussion of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plans	NOTE F Employee Benefit Plans Plans On July 31, 2013, the Company adopted a sunset freeze on its U.S. Salaried Pension Plan. Effective August 1, 2013, there are no longer any new entrants into the plan. Then effective, August 1, 2016, Employees hired prior to August 1, 2013, will no longer continue to accrue Company contribution credits under the plan. Net periodic pension costs for the Company’s pension plans include the following components: 2015 2014 2013 (thousands of dollars) Service cost $ 20,412 $ 18,821 $ 19,439 Interest cost 19,108 19,499 16,953 Expected return on assets (29,529 ) (30,794 ) (28,111 ) Prior service cost and transition amortization 570 590 591 Actuarial loss amortization 7,086 7,403 10,362 Settlement loss 3,906 — — Net periodic benefit cost $ 21,553 $ 15,519 $ 19,234 The obligations and funded status of the Company’s pension plans as of 2015 and 2014, is as follows: 2015 2014 (thousands of dollars) Change in benefit obligation: Benefit obligation, beginning of year $ 498,653 $ 444,943 Service cost 20,412 18,821 Interest cost 19,108 19,499 Plan amendments (26 ) — Participant contributions 1,156 1,308 Actuarial loss/(gain) 13,148 29,638 Currency exchange rates (18,215 ) 8,873 Divestiture — (3,200 ) Settlement (9,185 ) — Benefits paid (26,378 ) (21,229 ) Benefit obligation, end of year $ 498,673 $ 498,653 Change in plan assets: Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year $ 489,870 $ 452,724 Actual return on plan assets 34,959 45,978 Company contributions 5,511 4,263 Participant contributions 1,156 1,308 Currency exchange rates (17,454 ) 9,912 Divestiture — (3,086 ) Settlement (9,185 ) — Benefits paid (26,378 ) (21,229 ) Fair value of plan assets, end of year $ 478,479 $ 489,870 Funded status: Underfunded status at July 31, 2015 and 2014 $ (20,194 ) $ (8,783 ) Amounts recognized on the consolidated balance sheets consist of: Other long-term assets 10,317 17,800 Other current liabilities (2,901 ) (832 ) Other long-term liabilities (27,610 ) (25,751 ) Recognized asset / (liability) $ (20,194 ) $ (8,783 ) The net underfunded status of $20.2 million at July 31, 2015, is recognized in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet. AOCI at July 31, 2015, and 2014 was $135.4 million and $143.4 million, respectively, and consisted primarily of unrecognized actuarial losses. The loss expected to be recognized in net periodic pension expense during Fiscal 2016 is $8.6 million. The accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit pension plans was $484.2 million and $476.1 million at July 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The projected benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets for pension plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets were $290.0 million and $259.5 million, respectively, as of July 31, 2015, and $289.3 million and $262.7 million, respectively, as of July 31, 2014. The projected benefit obligation, accumulated benefit obligation, and fair value of plan assets for pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets were $242.3 million, $241.9 million, and $216.0 million, respectively, as of July 31, 2015, and $234.8 million, $233.8 million, and $215.9 million, respectively, as of July 31, 2014. For the fiscal years ended July 31, 2015 and 2014, the two U.S. pension plans represented approximately 67 percent and 69 percent, respectively, of the Company’s total plan assets, approximately 69 percent, for both fiscal years, of the Company’s total projected benefit obligation, and approximately 81 percent and 80 percent, respectively, of the Company’s total pension expense. The weighted-average discount rate and rates of increase in future compensation levels used in determining the actuarial present value of the projected benefit obligation are as follows: Weighted average actuarial assumptions 2015 2014 All U.S. plans: Discount rate 4.33% 4.33% Rate of compensation increase 2.56% 2.61% Non - U.S. plans: Discount rate 3.14% 3.64% Rate of compensation increase 2.68% 2.79% The weighted-average discount rates, expected returns on plan assets and rates of increase in future compensation levels used to determine the net periodic benefit cost are as follows: Weighted average actuarial assumptions 2015 2014 2013 All U.S. plans: Discount rate 4.33% 4.58% 3.59% Expected return on plan assets 7.14% 7.50% 7.50% Rate of compensation increase 2.61% 2.61% 2.61% Non - U.S. plans: Discount rate 3.64% 4.04% 4.13% Expected return on plan assets 5.41% 5.48% 5.20% Rate of compensation increase 2.79% 2.92% 2.86% Expected Long-Term Rate of Return Discount Rate Plan Assets Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date. Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices available in Level 1 that are observable either directly or indirectly. Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. The fair values of the assets held by the U.S. pension plans by asset category are as follows (in millions): Asset Category Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Total 2015 Cash $ 1.9 $ — $ — $ 1.9 Global Equity Securities 76.6 84.6 19.5 180.7 Fixed Income Securities 0.9 64.1 54.7 119.7 Real Assets 6.0 — 13.0 19.0 Total U.S. Assets at July 31, 2015 $ 85.4 $ 148.7 $ 87.2 $ 321.3 2014 Cash $ 14.2 $ — $ — $ 14.2 Global Equity Securities 107.3 87.3 21.1 215.7 Fixed Income Securities 27.0 — 58.7 85.7 Real Assets 7.1 — 13.5 20.6 Total U.S. Assets at July 31, 2014 $ 155.6 $ 87.3 $ 93.3 $ 336.2 2013 Cash $ 18.5 $ — $ — $ 18.5 Global Equity Securities 82.5 50.2 19.4 152.1 Fixed Income Securities 42.9 20.8 60.8 124.5 Real Assets — — 22.1 22.1 Total U.S. Assets at July 31, 2013 $ 143.9 $ 71.0 $ 102.3 $ 317.2 Global Equity consists primarily of publicly traded U.S. and non-U.S. equities, Europe, Australasia, Far East (EAFE) index funds, equity private placement funds, private equity investments, and some cash and cash equivalents. Publicly traded equities are valued at the closing price reported in the active market in which the individual securities are traded. Index funds are valued at the net asset value (NAV) as determined by the custodian of the fund. The NAV is based on the fair value of the underlying assets owned by the fund, minus its liabilities then divided by the number of units outstanding. Private equity consists of interests in partnerships that invest in U.S. and non-U.S. equity and debt securities. This may include a diversified mix of partnership interests including buyouts, restructured/distressed debt, growth equity, mezzanine/subordinated debt, real estate, special situation partnerships, and venture capital investments. Partnership interest is valued using the most recent general partner statement of fair value, updated for any subsequent partnership interests’ cash flow. The target allocation for Global Equity investments was 65 percent and 35 percent in the Salaried and Hourly Pension Plans, respectively. The underlying global equity investment managers within the Plan will invest primarily in equity securities spanning across market capitalization, geography, style (e.g. value, growth, etc.), and other diversifying characteristics. Managers may invest in common stocks or American Depository Receipts (ADRs), mutual funds, bank or trust company pooled funds, international stocks, stock options for hedging purposes, stock index futures, financial futures for purposes of replicating a major market index, and private equity partnerships. The Long/Short Equity managers within Global Equity may take long or short positions in equity securities and have the ability to shift exposure from net long to net short. Long/Short Equity managers made up about 15 percent of the global equity portfolio at year-end, and are considered less liquid, as the funds can be partially liquidated on a quarterly basis. Long-only managers are considered liquid. The long-only investment managers are typically valued daily, while long/short equity is valued on a monthly basis. Private equity is considered illiquid and performance is typically valued on a quarterly basis. The underlying assets, however, may be valued less frequently, such as annually, or if and when a potential buyer is identified and has submitted a bid to similar types of investments. Fixed income consists primarily of investment and non-investment grade debt securities and alternative fixed income-like investments. Corporate and other bonds and notes are valued at either the yields currently available on comparable securities of issuers with similar credit ratings or valued under a discounted cash flows approach that maximizes observable inputs, such as current yields of similar instruments, but includes adjustments for certain risks that may not be observable such as credit and liquidity risks. Alternative fixed income-like investments consist primarily of private partnership interests in hedge funds of funds. Partnership interests are valued using the NAV as determined by the administrator or custodian of the fund. The target allocation for Fixed Income was 30 percent and 60 percent in the Salaried and Hourly Pension Plans respectively. The Fixed Income class may invest in Debt securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S., its agencies or instrumentalities (including U.S. Government Agency mortgage backed securities), or other investment grade rated debt issued by foreign governments; corporate bonds, debentures and other forms of corporate debt obligations, including equipment trust certificates; Indexed notes, floaters and other variable rate obligations; bank collective funds; mutual funds; insurance company pooled funds and guaranteed investments; futures and options for the purpose of yield curve management; and private debt investments. Fixed Income risk is driven by various factors including, but not limited to , Real assets consist of commodity funds, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS), and interests in partnerships that invest in private real estate, commodities, and timber investments. Private investments are valued using the most recent partnership statement of fair value, updated for any subsequent partnership interests’ cash flows. Commodity funds and REITS are valued at the closing price reported in the active market in which it is traded . The target allocation for Real Assets was 5 percent in both the Salaried and Hourly Pension Plans. The Fund invests in real assets to provide a hedge against unexpected inflation, to capture unique sources of returns, and to provide diversification benefits. The Fund pursues a real asset strategy through a fund of funds, private investments, and/or a direct investment program that may invest long, short, or both, in assets including, but not limited to, domestic and international properties, buildings and developments, timber, and/or commodities. Real assets range from less liquid to illiquid, with about two-thirds of the real asset allocation having monthly liquidity and one-third illiquid. Real asset manager performance is typically reported quarterly, though underlying assets may be valued less frequently. The following table sets forth a summary of changes in the fair values of the U.S. pension plans’ Level 3 assets for the years ended July 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013 (in millions): Global Equity Fixed Income Real Assets Total Beginning balance at August 1, 2012 $ 19.4 $ 55.0 $ 31.4 $ 105.8 Unrealized gains (0.8 ) 6.4 1.1 6.7 Realized gains 1.7 0.7 — 2.4 Purchases 2.1 — 1.0 3.1 Sales (3.0 ) (1.3 ) (11.4 ) (15.7 ) Ending balance at July 31, 2013 $ 19.4 $ 60.8 $ 22.1 $ 102.3 Unrealized gains 1.7 (2.0 ) — (0.3 ) Realized gains 2.4 8.9 0.8 12.1 Purchases 2.0 20.0 2.7 24.7 Sales (4.4 ) (29.0 ) (12.1 ) (45.5 ) Ending balance at July 31, 2014 $ 21.1 $ 58.7 $ 13.5 $ 93.3 Unrealized gains (0.3 ) (3.7 ) 0.7 (3.3 ) Realized gains 2.8 5.1 0.6 8.5 Purchases 1.8 — 0.8 2.6 Sales (5.9 ) (5.4 ) (2.6 ) (13.9 ) Ending balance at July 31, 2015 $ 19.5 $ 54.7 $ 13.0 $ 87.2 The following table sets forth a summary of the U.S. pension plans’ assets valued at NAV for the year ended July 31, 2015 (in millions): Fair Value Unfunded Commitments Redemption Frequency (If Currently Eligible) Redemption Notice Period Global Equity $ 181.3 $ 3.4 Daily, Monthly, Quarterly, Annually 10 - 100 days Fixed Income 55.6 — Daily, Quarterly, Semi-Annually 60 - 120 days Real Assets 19.0 2.3 Daily, Quarterly 95 days Total $ 255.9 $ 5.7 Fair values of the assets held by the non-U.S. pension plans by asset category are as follows (in millions): Asset Category Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Total 2015 Cash $ — $ — $ — $ — Global Equity Securities 71.7 — — 71.7 Fixed Income Securities 4.2 35.9 — 40.1 Equity/Fixed Income 17.2 — 28.2 45.4 Total Non-U.S. Assets at July 31, 2015 $ 93.1 $ 35.9 $ 28.2 $ 157.2 2014 Cash $ 5.7 $ — $ — $ 5.7 Global Equity Securities 71.3 — — 71.3 Fixed Income Securities 4.8 23.3 — 28.1 Equity/Fixed Income 18.0 — 30.5 48.5 Total Non-U.S. Assets at July 31, 2014 $ 99.8 $ 23.3 $ 30.5 $ 153.6 2013 Global Equity Securities $ 0.6 $ — $ — $ 0.6 Fixed Income Securities 63.8 — — 63.8 Equity/Fixed Income 6.9 21.0 — 27.9 Real Assets 16.9 — 26.3 43.2 Total Non-U.S. Assets at July 31, 2013 $ 88.2 $ 21.0 $ 26.3 $ 135.5 Global equity consists of publicly traded diversified growth funds invested across a broad range of traditional and alternative asset classes which may include, but are not limited to: equities, investment grade and high yield bonds, property, private equity, infrastructure, commodities and currencies. They may invest directly or hold up to 100 percent of the fund in other collective investment vehicles and may use exchange traded and over the counter financial derivatives, such as currency forwards or futures, for both investment as well as hedging purposes. Fixed income consists primarily of investment grade debt securities. Corporate bonds and notes are valued at either the yields currently available on comparable securities of issuers with similar credit ratings or valued under a discounted cash flows approach that maximizes observable inputs, such as current yields of similar instruments, but includes adjustments for certain risks that may not be observable such as credit and liquidity risks. These funds may also aim to provide liability hedging by offering interest rate and inflation protections which replicates the liability profile of a typical defined benefit pension scheme. Equity/Fixed Income consists of Level 1 assets that are part of a unit linked fund with a strategic asset allocation of 40 percent fixed income products and 60 percent equity type products. Assets are valued at either the closing price reported if traded on an active market or at yields currently available on comparable securities of issuers with similar credit ratings. Index funds are valued at the net asset value as determined by the custodian of the fund. The Level 3 assets are composed of mathematical reserves on individual contracts and the Company does not have any influence on the investment decisions as made by the insurer due to the specific minimum guaranteed return characteristics of this type of contract. European insurers in general, broadly have a strategic asset allocation with 80 percent to 90 percent fixed income products and 20 percent to 10 percent equity type products (including real estate). Real Assets consists of property funds. Property funds are valued using the most recent partnership statement of fair value, updated for any subsequent partnership interests’ cash flows. The following table sets forth a summary of changes in the fair values of the non-U.S. pension plans’ Level 3 assets for the years ended July 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013 (in millions): Equity/Fixed Income Beginning balance at August 1, 2012 $ 21.8 Unrealized gains 1.1 Foreign currency exchange 1.7 Purchases 2.6 Sales (0.9 ) Ending balance at July 31, 2013 $ 26.3 Unrealized gains 4.3 Realized gains 0.1 Foreign currency exchange 0.1 Purchases 3.1 Sales (3.4 ) Ending balance at July 31, 2014 $ 30.5 Unrealized gains 1.3 Realized gains — Foreign currency exchange (5.5 ) Purchases 2.7 Sales (0.8 ) Ending balance at July 31, 2015 $ 28.2 The following table sets forth a summary of the non-U.S. pension plans’ assets valued at NAV for the year ended July 31, 2015 (in millions): Fair Value Unfunded Commitments Redemption Frequency (If Currently Eligible) Redemption Notice Period Fixed Income $ 35.9 $ — Weekly 7 days Equity/Fixed Income 28.2 — Yearly 90 days Total $ 64.1 $ — Investment Policies and Strategies. For the Company’s non-U.S. plans, the general investment objectives are to maintain a suitably diversified portfolio of secure assets of appropriate liquidity which will generate income and capital growth to meet, together with any new contributions from members and the Company, the cost of current and future benefits. Investment policy and performance is measured and monitored on an ongoing basis by the Company’s Investment Committee through its use of an investment consultant and through quarterly investment portfolio reviews. Estimated Contributions and Future Payments Estimated future benefit payments for the Company’s U.S. and non-U.S. plans are as follows (thousands of dollars): Fiscal Year 2016 $ 25,445 2017 $ 25,721 2018 $ 25,203 2019 $ 26,540 2020 $ 27,332 2021-2025 $ 142,263 Postemployment and Postretirement Benefit Plans Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan Deferred Compensation and Other Benefit Plans

Shareholders' Equity

Shareholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity	NOTE G Shareholders’ Equity Stock Rights Stock Compensation Plans Treasury Stock 2015 2014 Beginning balance 11,237,522 5,490,725 Stock repurchases 6,675,147 6,795,545 Net issuance upon exercise of stock options (773,385 ) (863,249 ) Issuance under compensation plans (85,611 ) (175,160 ) Other activity (8,723 ) (10,339 ) Ending balance 17,044,950 11,237,522

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	NOTE H Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss In the first quarter of Fiscal 2014, the Company prospectively adopted guidance issued by the FASB that requires additional disclosure related to the impact of reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income or loss on net income. Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component are as follows: (Thousands of dollars) Foreign currency translation adjustment (a) Pension benefits Derivative financial instruments Total Balance as of July 31, 2014, net of tax $ 48,289 $ (93,998 ) $ (101 ) $ (45,810 ) Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications and tax (119,094 ) (5,188 ) (1,906 ) (126,188 ) Tax benefit (expense) — 1,979 667 2,646 Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications, net of tax $ (119,094 ) $ (3,209 ) $ (1,239 ) $ (123,542 ) Reclassifications, before tax 8,747 1,037 9,784 (d) Tax benefit (expense) — (2,133 ) (289 ) (2,422 ) Reclassifications, net of tax 6,614 (b) 748 (c) 7,362 Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax (119,094 ) 3,405 (491 ) (116,180 ) Balance as of July 31, 2015, net of tax $ (70,805 ) $ (90,593 ) $ (592 ) $ (161,990 ) Balance as of July 31, 2013, net of tax 50,411 (87,712 ) (172 ) (37,473 ) Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications and tax (2,949 ) (16,120 ) 413 (18,656 ) Tax benefit (expense) — 4,391 (145 ) 4,246 Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications, net of tax $ (2,949 ) $ (11,729 ) $ 268 $ (14,410 ) Reclassifications, before tax 827 8,514 (273 ) 9,068 (d) Tax benefit (expense) — (3,071 ) 76 (2,995 ) Reclassifications, net of tax 827 5,443 (b) (197 ) (c) 6,073 Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax (2,122 ) (6,286 ) 71 (8,337 ) Balance as of July 31, 2014, net of tax $ 48,289 $ (93,998 ) $ (101 ) $ (45,810 ) __________________ (a) Taxes are not provided on cumulative translation adjustments as substantially all translation adjustments relate to earnings that are intended to be indefinitely reinvested outside the U.S. Amounts were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to other income, net. (b) Primarily includes net amortization of prior service costs of $0.4 million as of July 31, 2015 and July 31, 2014 and actuarial losses of $11.0 million and $7.4 million as of July 31, 2015 and July 31, 2014 included in net periodic benefit cost that were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to operating expenses or cost of sales. Refer to Note F for additional information and balances of accumulated other comprehensive income before tax. (c) Relates to foreign currency cash flow hedges that were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to other income, net (see Note E). (d) Reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income for the twelve months ended July 31, 2015, and 2014 were not material.

Stock Option Plans

Stock Option Plans	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock Option Plans	NOTE I Stock Option Plans Employee Incentive Plans Board of Directors to date, these performance awards are payable in common stock and are based on a formula which measures performance of the Company over a three-year period. Performance award expense under these plans totaled $0.1 million in Fiscal 2015, $0.7 million in Fiscal 2014, and $0.1 million in Fiscal 2013. Stock options for non-executives are exercisable in equal increments over three years. Stock options issued after Fiscal 2010 become exercisable for executives in equal increments over three years. Stock options issued from Fiscal 2005 to Fiscal 2010 became exercisable for most executives immediately upon the date of grant. For Fiscal 2015, the Company recorded pre-tax compensation expense associated with stock options of $9.5 million and recorded $3.1 million of related tax benefit. For Fiscal 2014 and 2013, the Company recorded pre-tax compensation expense associated with stock options of $9.9 million and $8.3 million, respectively, and $3.2 million and $2.7 million, respectively, of related tax benefit. Stock-based employee compensation cost is recognized using the fair-value based method. The Company determined the fair value of these awards using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, with the following assumptions: 2015 2014 2013 Risk - free interest rate 0.05 - 2.3% 0.31 - 2.8% 0.02 - 1.7% Expected volatility 18.6 - 26.7% 18.2 - 28.0% 22.5 - 29.7% Expected dividend yield 1.6% 1.4 - 1.6% 1.0 - 1.4% Expected life Director and officer grants 8 years 8 years 8 years Non - officer original grants 7 years 7 years 7 years Reload grants ≤4 years ≤6 years ≤5 years Black-Scholes is a widely accepted stock option pricing model. The weighted average fair value for options granted during Fiscal 2015, 2014, and 2013, was $9.94, $11.44, and $8.18 per share, respectively, using the Black-Scholes pricing model. Reload grants are grants made to officers or directors who exercised a reloadable option during the fiscal year and made payment of the purchase price using shares of previously owned Company stock. The reload grant is for the number of shares equal to the shares used in payment of the purchase price and/or withheld for minimum tax withholding. Options with a reload provision were no longer issued to officers with more than five years of service, and all directors beginning in Fiscal 2006. The Company continued to issue options with a reload provision to officers with less than five years of service until Fiscal 2011 when this was discontinued. The following table summarizes stock option activity: Options Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding at July 31, 2012 8,056,327 $ 20.97 Granted 965,050 33.91 Exercised (1,607,081 ) 14.79 Canceled (84,476 ) 33.94 Outstanding at July 31, 2013 7,329,820 23.88 Granted 900,073 42.17 Exercised (1,008,848 ) 18.80 Canceled (23,163 ) 34.02 Outstanding at July 31, 2014 7,197,882 26.84 Granted 1,023,836 38.58 Exercised (916,566 ) 18.54 Canceled (113,710 ) 38.67 Outstanding at July 31, 2015 7,191,442 29.38 The total intrinsic value of options exercised during Fiscal 2015, 2014, and 2013, was $18.8 million, $21.5 million, and $33.7 million, respectively. Shares reserved at July 31, 2015, for outstanding options and future grants were 11,693,263. Shares reserved consist of shares available for grant plus all outstanding options. The following table summarizes information concerning outstanding and exercisable options as of July 31, 2015: Range of Exercise Prices Number Outstanding Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) Weighted Average Exercise Price Number Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price $0.00 to $17.69 1,366,763 1.95 $ 17.08 1,366,763 $ 17.08 $17.70 to $23.69 1,432,795 3.52 21.47 1,432,795 21.47 $23.70 to $29.69 821,268 5.34 29.12 821,268 29.12 $29.70 to $35.69 1,719,689 6.65 34.23 1,463,974 34.32 $35.70 and above 1,850,927 8.67 40.22 349,502 41.76 7,191,442 5.50 29.38 5,434,302 26.29 At July 31, 2015, the aggregate intrinsic value of shares outstanding and exercisable was $43.7 million and $43.7 million, respectively. The following table summarizes the status of options which contain vesting provisions: Options Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Non - vested at July 31, 2014 1,720,063 $ 10.35 Granted 1,003,750 10.06 Vested (870,930 ) 10.02 Canceled (95,743 ) 10.21 Non - vested at July 31, 2015 1,757,140 10.36 The total fair value of shares vested during Fiscal 2015, 2014, and 2013, was $29.3 million, $35.5 million, and $29.8 million, respectively. As of July 31, 2015, there was $7.5 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options granted under the Plan. This unvested cost is expected to be recognized during Fiscal 2016, Fiscal 2017, and Fiscal 2018.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	NOTE J Income Taxes The components of earnings before income taxes are as follows: 2015 2014 2013 (thousands of dollars) Earnings before income taxes: United States $ 92,362 $ 131,396 $ 147,317 Foreign 196,241 229,307 200,864 Total $ 288,603 $ 360,703 $ 348,181 The components of the provision for income taxes are as follows: 2015 2014 2013 (thousands of dollars) Income taxes: Current Federal $ 28,482 $ 48,981 $ 35,820 State 2,956 4,724 4,337 Foreign 54,665 54,536 52,300 86,103 108,241 92,457 Deferred Federal (4,232 ) (9,465 ) 7,071 State 94 365 312 Foreign (1,473 ) 1,338 964 (5,611 ) (7,762 ) 8,347 Total $ 80,492 $ 100,479 $ 100,804 The following table reconciles the U.S. statutory income tax rate with the effective income tax rate: 2015 2014 2013 Statutory U.S. federal rate 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % State income taxes 0.9 % 1.1 % 1.2 % Foreign operations (7.9 )% (6.1 )% (6.3 )% Export, manufacturing, and research credits (1.1 )% (0.8 )% (1.5 )% Change in unrecognized tax benefits 1.3 (1.1 )% 0.5 % Other (0.3 )% (0.2 )% 0.1 % 27.9 % 27.9 % 29.0 % The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows: 2015 2014 (thousands of dollars) Deferred tax assets: Accrued expenses $ 10,566 $ 11,118 Compensation and retirement plans 39,090 32,317 NOL and tax credit carryforwards 4,353 3,471 LIFO and inventory reserves 6,891 5,482 Other 4,993 4,470 Deferred tax assets, gross 65,893 56,858 Valuation allowance (2,737 ) (3,471 ) Net deferred tax assets 63,156 53,387 Deferred tax liabilities: Depreciation and amortization (50,628 ) (49,901 ) Other (2,359 ) (1,025 ) Deferred tax liabilities (52,987 ) (50,926 ) Prepaid tax assets 4,421 4,392 Net tax asset $ 14,590 $ 6,853 Deferred income tax assets on the face of the balance sheet include $4.4 million and $4.4 million of prepaid tax assets related to intercompany transfers of inventory as of July 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The effective tax rate for Fiscal 2015 was 27.9 percent compared to 27.9 percent in Fiscal 2014. The effective tax rate in the current year was favorably impacted by the reinstatement of the Research and Experimentation Credit in the U.S., non-recurring tax costs associated with foreign dividend distributions recorded during the prior year, and an increase in tax benefits from international operations. The effective tax rate in the prior year was favorably impacted by the settlement of a tax audit and the remeasurement of certain deferred tax assets due to a change in tax rates in certain foreign jurisdictions. The Company has not provided for U.S. income taxes on additional undistributed earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries of approximately $938.0 million. The Company currently intends to indefinitely reinvest these undistributed earnings as there are significant investment opportunities outside the U.S. or to repatriate the earnings only when it is tax effective to do so. If any portion were to be distributed, the related U.S. tax liability may be reduced by foreign income taxes paid on those earnings plus any available foreign tax credit carryovers. Determination of the unrecognized deferred tax liability related to these undistributed earnings is not practicable. In Fiscal 2015, the Company repatriated $125.0 million of cash held by its foreign subsidiaries in the form of a cash dividend, which represented total planned dividends for the current year. The Company maintains a reserve for uncertain tax benefits. The accounting standard defines the threshold for recognizing the benefits of tax return positions in the financial statements as “more-likely-than-not” to be sustained by the taxing authorities based solely on the technical merits of the position. If the recognition threshold is met, the tax benefit is measured and recognized as the largest amount of tax benefit that in the Company’s judgment is greater than 50 percent likely to be realized. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits is as follows: 2015 2014 2013 (thousands of dollars) Gross unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of fiscal year $ 15,005 $ 18,419 $ 16,514 Additions for tax positions of the current year 4,660 2,959 5,453 Additions for tax positions of prior years 100 1,706 407 Reductions for tax positions of prior years (608 ) (7,113 ) (1,640 ) Settlements — (240 ) (277 ) Reductions due to lapse of applicable statute of limitations (970 ) (726 ) (2,038 ) Gross unrecognized tax benefits at end of fiscal year $ 18,187 $ 15,005 $ 18,419 The Company recognizes interest and penalties accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. During the fiscal year ended July 31, 2015, the Company recognized interest expense, net of tax benefit, of approximately $0.4 million. At July 31, 2015, and July 31, 2014, accrued interest and penalties on a gross basis were $1.8 million and $1.7 million, respectively. The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state and foreign jurisdictions. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to state and foreign income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2008. The IRS has completed examinations of the Company’s U.S. federal income tax returns through 2012. If the Company were to prevail on all unrecognized tax benefits recorded, substantially all of the unrecognized tax benefits would benefit the effective tax rate. With an average statute of limitations of about 5 years, up to $1.1 million of the unrecognized tax benefits could potentially expire in the next 12 month period, unless extended by audit. It is possible that quicker than expected settlement of either current, or future audits and disputes would cause additional reversals of previously recorded reserves in the next 12 month period. Quantification of an estimated range and timing of future audit settlements cannot be made at this time.

Segment Reporting

Segment Reporting	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting, Measurement Disclosures [Abstract]
Segment Reporting	NOTE K Segment Reporting Consistent with FASB guidance related to segment reporting, the Company identified two reportable segments: Engine Products and Industrial Products. Segment selection was based on the internal organizational structure, management of operations, and performance evaluation by management and the Company’s Board of Directors. The Engine Products segment sells to original equipment manufacturers (OEM) in the construction, mining, agriculture, aerospace, defense, and truck end-markets, and to independent distributors, OEM dealer networks, private label accounts, and large equipment fleets. Products include air filtration systems, exhaust and emissions systems, liquid filtration systems including hydraulics, fuel, lube, and replacement filters. The Industrial Products segment sells to various industrial dealers, distributors, OEMs of gas-fired turbines, and OEMs and end-users requiring clean air. Products include dust, fume, and mist collectors, compressed air purification systems, air filtration systems for gas turbines, PTFE membrane-based products, and specialized air and gas filtration systems for applications including computer hard disk drives and semi-conductor manufacturing. Corporate and Unallocated includes corporate expenses determined to be non-allocable to the segments such as interest income and interest expense. Assets included in Corporate and Unallocated principally are cash and cash equivalents, inventory reserves, certain prepaids, certain investments, other assets, and assets allocated to general corporate purposes. The Company has an internal measurement system to evaluate performance and allocate resources based on profit or loss from operations before income taxes. The Company’s manufacturing facilities serve both reporting segments. Therefore, the Company uses an allocation methodology to assign costs and assets to the segments. A certain amount of costs and assets relate to general corporate purposes and are not assigned to either segment. The accounting policy applied to inventory for the reportable segments differs from that described in the summary of significant accounting policies. The reportable segments account for inventory on a standard cost basis, which is consistent with our internal reporting. Segment allocated assets are primarily accounts receivable, inventories, property, plant and equipment, and goodwill. Reconciling items included in Corporate and Unallocated are created based on accounting differences between segment reporting and the consolidated external reporting as well as internal allocation methodologies. The Company is an integrated enterprise, characterized by substantial intersegment cooperation, cost allocations, and sharing of assets. Therefore, the Company does not represent that these segments, if operated independently, would report the operating profit and other financial information shown below. Segment detail is summarized as follows: Engine Products Industrial Products Corporate & Unallocated Total Company (thousands of dollars) 2015 Net sales $ 1,484,132 $ 887,081 $ — $ 2,371,213 Depreciation and amortization 43,279 26,408 4,611 74,298 Equity earnings in unconsolidated affiliates 4,134 976 — 5,110 Earnings before income taxes 186,274 123,362 (21,033 ) 288,603 Assets 887,698 633,977 287,859 1,809,534 Equity investments in unconsolidated 15,120 3,224 — 18,344 Capital expenditures 54,604 33,318 5,817 93,739 2014 Net sales $ 1,584,027 $ 889,439 $ — $ 2,473,466 Depreciation and amortization 38,925 23,942 4,296 67,163 Equity earnings in unconsolidated affiliates 5,596 940 — 6,536 Earnings before income taxes 233,920 133,978 (7,195 ) 360,703 Assets 900,083 572,000 470,328 1,942,411 Equity investments in unconsolidated 17,439 3,959 — 21,398 Capital expenditures 56,340 34,652 6,218 97,210 2013 Net sales $ 1,504,188 $ 932,760 $ — $ 2,436,948 Depreciation and amortization 35,815 22,447 6,028 64,290 Equity earnings in unconsolidated affiliates 4,000 693 — 4,693 Earnings before income taxes 220,892 139,108 (11,819 ) 348,181 Assets 826,151 527,416 389,989 1,743,556 Equity investments in unconsolidated 15,563 3,277 — 18,840 Capital expenditures 52,864 33,134 8,897 94,895 Following are net sales by product within the Engine Products segment and Industrial Products segment: 2015 2014 2013 (thousands of dollars) Engine Products segment: Off-Road Products $ 261,120 $ 342,205 $ 358,834 On-Road Products 138,405 130,029 128,446 Aftermarket Products* 980,756 1,012,165 912,717 Aerospace and Defense Products 103,851 99,628 104,191 Total Engine Products segment 1,484,132 1,584,027 1,504,188 Industrial Products segment: Industrial Filtration Solutions Products 528,917 553,356 529,751 Gas Turbine Products 186,919 156,860 232,922 Special Applications Products 171,245 179,223 170,087 Total Industrial Products segment 887,081 889,439 932,760 Total Company $ 2,371,213 $ 2,473,466 $ 2,436,948 __________________ * Includes replacement part sales to the Company’s OEM Customers. Geographic sales by origination and property, plant, and equipment: Net Sales Property, Plant, & Equipment - Net (thousands of dollars) 2015 United States $ 1,007,253 $ 208,996 Europe 671,296 141,738 Asia Pacific 470,661 63,775 Other 222,003 56,102 Total $ 2,371,213 $ 470,611 2014 United States $ 1,019,926 $ 196,712 Europe 728,554 128,904 Asia Pacific 517,305 72,089 Other 207,681 53,960 Total $ 2,473,466 $ 451,665 2013 United States $ 1,010,934 $ 166,614 Europe 678,996 123,710 Asia Pacific 546,406 75,206 Other 200,612 53,750 Total $ 2,436,948 $ 419,280 Concentrations

Guarantees

Guarantees	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015
Guarantees [Abstract]
Guarantees	NOTE L Guarantees The Company and Caterpillar Inc. equally own the shares of Advanced Filtration Systems Inc. (AFSI), an unconsolidated joint venture, and guarantee certain debt of the joint venture. As of July 31, 2015, the joint venture had $26.1 million of outstanding debt, of which the Company guarantees half. In addition, during Fiscal 2015, 2014, and 2013, the Company recorded its equity in earnings of this equity method investment of $2.3 million, $3.7 million, and $2.3 million and royalty income of $5.8 million, $6.8 million, and $6.0 million, respectively, related to AFSI. At July 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company had a contingent liability for standby letters of credit totaling $7.8 million, which have been issued and are outstanding. The letters of credit guarantee payment to third parties in the event the Company is in breach of a specified bond financing agreement and insurance contract terms as detailed in each letter of credit. At July 31, 2015 and 2014, there were no amounts drawn upon these letters of credit.

Warranty

Warranty	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015
Standard Product Warranty Disclosure [Abstract]
Warranty	NOTE M Warranty The Company provides for warranties on certain products. In addition, the Company may incur specific Customer warranty issues. Following is a reconciliation of warranty reserves (in thousands of dollars): Balance at July 31, 2013 $ 10,526 Accruals for warranties issued during the reporting period 4,339 Accruals related to pre-existing warranties (including changes in estimates) (1,185 ) Less settlements made during the period (4,651 ) Balance at July 31, 2014 $ 9,029 Accruals for warranties issued during the reporting period 3,706 Accruals related to pre-existing warranties (including changes in estimates) 376 Less settlements made during the period (4,548 ) Balance at July 31, 2015 $ 8,563 There were no significant specific warranty matters accrued for in Fiscal 2015 or Fiscal 2014. These warranty matters are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, liquidity, or financial position. There were no significant settlements made in Fiscal 2015 or Fiscal 2014.

Commitments And Contingencies

Commitments And Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments And Contingencies	NOTE N Commitments and Contingencies Operating Leases Litigation Pending Acquisition

Quarterly Financial Information

Quarterly Financial Information	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Information	NOTE O Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited) Consolidated unaudited quarterly financial information for 2015 and 2014 is as follows: First Second Third Fourth (thousands of dollars) 2015 Net sales $ 596,510 $ 588,537 $ 575,588 $ 610,578 Gross profit 209,052 203,088 194,100 202,344 Net earnings 55,947 47,955 47,776 56,433 Basic earnings per share 0.40 0.35 0.35 0.41 Diluted earnings per share 0.40 0.34 0.34 0.41 Dividends declared per share — 0.330 — 0.340 Dividends paid per share 0.165 0.165 0.165 0.170 2014 Net sales $ 599,384 $ 581,622 $ 624,234 $ 668,226 Gross profit 214,394 201,648 223,461 238,323 Net earnings 61,592 58,340 67,336 72,956 Basic earnings per share 0.42 0.40 0.46 0.51 Diluted earnings per share 0.41 0.39 0.46 0.50 Dividends declared per share 0.140 0.140 0.165 0.165 Dividends paid per share 0.130 0.140 0.140 0.165 Revision to previously issued unaudited quarterly financial information During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 and the second and third quarters of fiscal 2015 revenue for certain transactions was accelerated and therefore inappropriately recognized in our European Gas Turbine Systems business through the alteration of documents by certain individuals with the intention to recognize revenue in periods earlier than would be allowable under generally accepted accounting principles. The Company assessed the impact of this inappropriately accelerated recognition and concluded that it was not material to any of its previously issued financial statements; however the Company has chosen to correct these misstatements by revising previously issued 2015 second and third quarter financial statements. The revision had no impact to total cash flows from operating, investing or financing activities. The impact of these misstatements on previously reported Accounts receivable (less allowance) was $8.4 million and $0.8 million, on Inventories was $6.0 million and $0.6 million, and on Retained earnings was $1.6 million and $0.2 million as of January 31, 2015 and April 30, 2015, respectively (the balance sheet dates of the Company’s second and third quarter of fiscal 2015). The following tables present the effects of the revisions on each of the affected Statement of Earnings and Statements of Comprehensive Income line items for the second and third quarter of fiscal 2015 reflecting the impact of correcting the transactions inappropriately recognized in those periods. The impact of the transaction inappropriately accelerated into the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 was inconsequential and therefore, the revisions do not include the impact of correcting this transaction. The Company’s future filings of Form 10-Q associated with the second and third quarters of fiscal 2016 will reflect the revisions noted below. As Previously Effect of As For the quarter ended January 31, 2015 Net sales $ 596,944 $ (8,407 ) $ 588,537 Cost of sales 391,469 (6,020 ) 385,449 Gross profit 205,475 (2,387 ) 203,088 Operating income 68,226 (2,387 ) 65,839 Earnings before income taxes 67,811 (2,387 ) 65,424 Income taxes 18,281 (812 ) 17,469 Net earnings 49,530 (1,575 ) 47,955 Basic earnings per share 0.36 (0.01 ) 0.35 Diluted earnings per share 0.35 (0.01 ) 0.34 Comprehensive income 3,361 (1,575 ) 1,786 As Previously Effect of As For the quarter ended April 30, 2015 Net sales $ 568,013 $ 7,575 $ 575,588 Cost of sales 376,040 5,448 381,488 Gross profit 191,973 2,127 194,100 Operating income 64,989 2,127 67,116 Earnings before income taxes 65,722 2,127 67,849 Income taxes 19,350 723 20,073 Net earnings 46,372 1,404 47,776 Basic earnings per share 0.34 0.01 0.35 Diluted earnings per share 0.33 0.01 0.34 Comprehensive income 45,585 1,404 46,989

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	NOTE P Subsequent Events On August 31, 2015, the Company announced that it had acquired 100 percent of the shares of Engineered Products Company, a leading designer and manufacturer of indicators, gauges, switches and sensors for engine air and liquid filtration systems. Founded in 1977, Engineered Products generates annual sales of approximately $9 million through its well-known Filter Minder® brand. The acquisition of Engineered Products supports the Company’s strategy of maintaining its technical leadership in filtration products for both OEM Customers and end users. On September 24, 2015, the Company repatriated $20.3 million, or €18.0 million, of cash held by its foreign subsidiaries in the form of a cash dividend. Additionally, on September 30, 2015, the Company repatriated $5.2 million of cash held by its foreign subsidiaries in the form of a cash dividend. These dividends represented a portion of the total planned dividends for Fiscal 2016.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions	NOTE Q Acquisitions On June 30, 2015, the Company acquired a majority stake in IFIL.USA, LLC, a manufacturer of pleated bag filters for industrial dust collection. The agreement with IFIL USA is expected to contribute approximately $6 million to $8 million of revenue to the Company’s Fiscal 2016 results. On September 30, 2014, the Company acquired 100 percent of the voting interest of Northern Technical, a Limited Liability Corporation that manufactures gas turbine inlet air filtration systems and replacement filters. Total consideration for the transaction was $97.1 million after recording a working capital adjustment in accordance with the share purchase agreement during the second quarter. The Company received cash for this adjustment, which reduced the purchase price and goodwill. Including the impact of the working capital adjustment noted above, the Company acquired $6.2 million of intangible assets that had estimated useful lives ranging from six months to 7 years at the time of acquisition, $32.2 million of net tangible assets, and $60.3 million of goodwill. Acquired goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. Northern Technical’s results of operations are reported as part of the Gas Turbine Products operating segment in the Industrial Products reporting segment.

Restructuring Charges And Other

Restructuring Charges And Other Adjusting Items	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]
Restructuring Charges And Other Adjusting Items	NOTE R Restructuring Charges and Other Adjusting Items Donaldson has taken numerous actions to align its operating and manufacturing cost structure with current and projected Customer and end-market demand. In Fiscal 2015, these actions included: rebalancing and reducing the current salaried and production workforce globally, closing a production facility in Grinnell, Iowa, and the write-off of a partially completed facility in Xuzhou, China. For the above actions, the Company recorded pre-tax restructuring and impairment charges of $13.0 million for Fiscal 2015 compared with employee severance costs of $3.0 million in Fiscal 2014. In addition, the second quarter of Fiscal 2015, the Company recorded a $3.9 million charge related to a lump-sum settlement of its U.S. Pension Plan.

Valuation And Qualifying Accoun

Valuation And Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts	DONALDSON COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES (thousands of dollars) Additions Description Balance at Beginning of Period Charged to Costs and Expenses Charged to Other Accounts (A) Deductions (B) Balance at End of Period Year ended July 31, 2015: Allowance for doubtful accounts deducted $ 6,763 $ 1,760 $ (789 ) $ (987 ) $ 6,747 Year ended July 31, 2014: Allowance for doubtful accounts deducted $ 7,040 $ 393 $ (1 ) $ (669 ) $ 6,763 Year ended July 31, 2013: Allowance for doubtful accounts deducted $ 6,418 $ 1,241 $ 230 $ (849 ) $ 7,040 __________________ Note A - Allowance for doubtful accounts foreign currency translation losses (gains) recorded directly to equity. Note B - Bad debts charged to allowance, net of reserves and changes in estimates.

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Principles Of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Donaldson Company, Inc., all majority-owned subsidiaries, along with the majority stake in IFIL USA. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The Company’s three joint ventures that are not majority-owned are accounted for under the equity method.
Use Of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of Financial Statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (U.S.) (U.S. GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Foreign Currency Translation	Foreign Currency Translation For substantially all foreign operations, local currencies are considered the functional currency. Assets and liabilities of non-U.S. dollar functional currency entities are translated to U.S. dollars at year-end exchange rates and the resulting gains and losses arising from the translation of net assets located outside the U.S. are recorded as a cumulative translation adjustment, a component of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Elements of the Consolidated Statements of Earnings are translated at average exchange rates in effect during the year. Realized and unrealized foreign currency transaction gains and losses are included in Other income, net in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Foreign currency transaction gains of $2.1 million, $1.7 million, and $0.2 million a re included in Other income, net in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings in Fiscal 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively.
Cash Equivalents	Cash Equivalents The Company considers all highly liquid temporary investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents are carried at cost that approximates market value.
Short-Term Investments	Short-Term Investments As of July 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company’s short-term investments consisted exclusively of time deposits with durations longer than 3 months, but less than 1 year. These investments are carried at cost, which approximates their estimated fair value. Classification of the Company’s investments as current or non-current is dependent upon management’s intended holding period, the investment’s maturity date, and liquidity considerations based on market conditions. If management intends to hold the investments for longer than one year as of the balance sheet date, they are classified as non-current.
Accounts Receivable And Allowance For Doubtful Accounts	Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Trade accounts receivables are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. The allowance for doubtful accounts is the Company’s best estimate of the amount of credit losses in its existing accounts receivable. The Company determines the allowance based on historical write-off experience in the industry, regional economic data, and evaluation of specific Customer accounts for risk of loss. The Company reviews its allowance for doubtful accounts monthly. Past due balances over 90 days and over a specified amount are reviewed individually for collectability. All other balances are reviewed on a pooled basis by type of receivable. Account balances are charged off against the allowance when the Company feels it is probable the receivable will not be recovered. The Company does not have any off-balance-sheet credit exposure related to its Customers.
Inventories	Inventories At July 31, 2015 2014 Raw materials $ 113,335 $ 112,522 Work in process 22,602 17,256 Finished products 129,018 123,573 Total inventories $ 264,955 $ 253,351
Property, Plant And Equipment	Property, Plant, and Equipment At July 31, 2015 2014 Land $ 20,029 $ 20,558 Buildings 272,616 273,599 Machinery and equipment 783,136 753,637 Construction in progress 52,350 51,394 Less accumulated depreciation (657,520 ) (647,523 ) Total property, plant, and equipment, net $ 470,611 $ 451,665
Internal-Use Software	Internal-Use Software The Company capitalizes direct costs of materials and services used in the development and purchase of internal-use software. Amounts capitalized are amortized on a straight-line basis over a period of five to seven years and are reported as a component of machinery and equipment within property, plant, and equipment.
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired in business combinations under the purchase method of accounting. Other intangible assets, consisting primarily of patents, trademarks, and Customer relationships and lists, are recorded at cost and are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives of 3 to 20 years. Goodwill is assessed for impairment annually or if an event occurs or circumstances change that would indicate the carrying amount may be impaired. The impairment assessment for goodwill is done at a reporting unit level. Reporting units are one level below the operating segment level, but can be combined when reporting units within the same operating segment have similar economic characteristics. An impairment loss generally would be recognized when the carrying amount of the reporting unit’s net assets exceeds the estimated fair value of the reporting unit.
Recoverability Of Long-Lived Assets	Recoverability of Long-Lived Assets The Company reviews its long-lived assets, including identifiable intangibles, for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If impairment indicators are present and the estimated future undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying value of the assets, the carrying value is reduced. The Company recorded an impairment charge of $2.9 million in Fiscal 2015 for a partially completed facility in Xuzhou, China and there were no significant impairment charges recorded in Fiscal 2014, or Fiscal 2013.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes The provision for income taxes is computed based on the pre-tax income reported for financial statement purposes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences attributed to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to reverse. Valuation allowances are recorded to reduce deferred tax assets when it is more-likely-than-not that a tax benefit will not be realized.
Earnings Per Share	The following table presents information necessary to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share: 2015 2014 2013 (thousands, except per share amounts) Weighted average shares – basic 137,750 145,594 148,274 Diluted share equivalents 1,632 2,047 2,181 Weighted average shares – diluted 139,382 147,641 150,455 Net earnings for basic and diluted earnings $ 208,111 $ 260,224 $ 247,377 Net earnings per share – basic $ 1.51 $ 1.79 $ 1.67 Net earnings per share – diluted $ 1.49 $ 1.76 $ 1.64
Treasury Stock	Treasury Stock Repurchased common stock is stated at cost (determined on an average cost basis) and is presented as a reduction of shareholders’ equity.
Research And Development	Research and Development Research and development costs are charged against earnings in the year incurred. Research and development expenses include basic scientific research and the application of scientific advances to the development of new and improved products and their uses.
Stock-Based Compensation	Stock-Based Compensation The Company offers stock-based employee compensation plans, which are more fully described in Note I. Stock-based employee compensation cost is recognized using the fair-value based method.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition Revenue is recognized when both product ownership and the risk of loss have transferred to the Customer, the Company has no remaining obligations, the selling price is fixed and determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured . Although the majority of the Company’s sales agreements contain standard terms and conditions, there are also agreements that contain multiple elements or non-standard terms and conditions. For the Company's Gas Turbine Systems (GTS) sales, which typically consists of multiple shipments of components that will comprise the entire GTS project, it must carefully monitor the transfer of title related to each portion of a system sale and may defer recognition of revenue until all terms specified in the contract are met. The Company records estimated discounts and rebates as a reduction of sales in the same period revenue is recognized. Shipping and handling costs for Fiscal 2015, 2014, and 2013 totaled $63.2 million, $64.2 million, and $66.2 million, respectively, and are classified as a component of selling, general, and administrative expenses.
Product Warranties	Product Warranties The Company provides for estimated warranty costs at the time of sale and accrues for specific items at the time their existence is known and the amounts are determinable. The Company estimates warranty costs using standard quantitative measures based on historical warranty claim experience and evaluation of specific Customer warranty issues. For a warranty reserve reconciliation see Note M.
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities	Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities The Company recognizes all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. Derivatives that are not designated as hedges are adjusted to fair value through income. If the derivative is designated as a hedge, depending on the nature of the hedge, changes in the fair value of derivatives are either offset against the change in fair value of the hedged assets, liabilities, or firm commitments through earnings, or recognized in shareholders’ equity through other comprehensive income until the hedged item is recognized. Gains or losses related to the ineffective portion of any hedge are recognized through earnings in the current period.
New Accounting Standards Recently Adopted	New Accounting Standards Recently Adopted In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update 2013-04, Liabilities (Topic 405): Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for Which the Total Amount of the Obligation is Fixed at the Reporting Date (“ASU 2013-04”), which amended guidance related to obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligations is fixed at the reporting date. The guidance was effective for the Company beginning the first quarter of Fiscal 2015. The adoption of ASU 2013-04 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. For additional information, refer to Note L.
New Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted	New Accounting Standard s Not Yet Adopted In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (ASU 2014-09) , which amended revenue recognition guidance to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue from contracts with Customers. The guidance requires an entity to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to Customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance also requires expanded disclosures relating to the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with Customers. Additionally, qualitative and quantitative disclosures are required about Customer contracts, significant judgments and changes in judgments, and assets recognized from the costs to obtain or fulfill a contract. This accounting guidance is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of Fiscal 2019 using one of two prescribed retrospective methods. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact that ASU 2014-09 will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-12, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period (ASU 2014-12), which amended guidance related to share-based payments where terms of the award provide that a performance target could be achieved after the requisite service period. This guidance is effective for the Company beginning the first quarter of Fiscal 2018. The Company is evaluating the impact that ASU 2014-12 will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Interest – Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs (ASU 2015-03), which amended guidance requiring the issuance of debt costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented on the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the amount of the debt liability, consistent with debt discounts and premiums. This accounting guidance is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of Fiscal 2017, with early adoption permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact that ASU 2015-03 will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In May 2015, FASB issued ASU 2015-07, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 850): Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (ASU 2015-07), which amended guidance requiring a Company to categorize investments for which fair values are measured using the net asset value (NAV) per share practical expedient. ASU 2015-07 also limits the disclosures to investments for which the entity has elected to measure the fair value using the practical expedient. This accounting guidance is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of Fiscal 2017, with early adoption permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact that ASU 2015-07 will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory (ASU 2015-11), which amended the guidance requiring Company’s not using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method to measure inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable rather than the lower of cost or market. This accounting guidance is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of Fiscal 2017, with early adoption permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact that ASU 2015-11 will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Components Of Inventory	Results of operations for all periods presented were not materially affected by the liquidation of LIFO inventory. The components of inventory are as follows (thousands of dollars): At July 31, 2015 2014 Raw materials $ 113,335 $ 112,522 Work in process 22,602 17,256 Finished products 129,018 123,573 Total inventories $ 264,955 $ 253,351
Components Of Property, Plant And Equipment	The components of property, plant, and equipment are as follows (thousands of dollars): At July 31, 2015 2014 Land $ 20,029 $ 20,558 Buildings 272,616 273,599 Machinery and equipment 783,136 753,637 Construction in progress 52,350 51,394 Less accumulated depreciation (657,520 ) (647,523 ) Total property, plant, and equipment, net $ 470,611 $ 451,665
Calculation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share	The following table presents information necessary to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share: 2015 2014 2013 (thousands, except per share amounts) Weighted average shares – basic 137,750 145,594 148,274 Diluted share equivalents 1,632 2,047 2,181 Weighted average shares – diluted 139,382 147,641 150,455 Net earnings for basic and diluted earnings $ 208,111 $ 260,224 $ 247,377 Net earnings per share – basic $ 1.51 $ 1.79 $ 1.67 Net earnings per share – diluted $ 1.49 $ 1.76 $ 1.64

Goodwill And Other Intangible31

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Reconciliation Of Goodwill	Following is a reconciliation of goodwill for the years ended July 31, 2015 and 2014: Engine Products Industrial Products Total Goodwill (thousands of dollars) Balance as of July 31, 2013 $ 72,321 $ 93,247 $ 165,568 Foreign exchange translation 52 786 838 Balance as of July 31, 2014 $ 72,373 $ 94,033 $ 166,406 Goodwill acquired 66,814 66,814 Foreign exchange translation (1,401 ) (8,087 ) (9,488 ) Balance as of July 31, 2015 $ 70,972 $ 152,760 $ 223,732
Reconciliation Of Intangible Assets	Following is a reconciliation of intangible assets for the years ended July 31, 2015 and 2014: Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Intangible Assets (thousands of dollars) Balance as of July 31, 2013 $ 81,882 $ (40,575 ) $ 41,307 Amortization expense — (5,154 ) (5,154 ) Retirements (775 ) 600 (175 ) Foreign exchange translation 176 (109 ) 67 Balance as of July 31, 2014 $ 81,283 $ (45,238 ) $ 36,045 Intangible acquired - Northern Technical 6,200 — 6,200 Intangible acquired – IFIL 3,800 — 3,800 Amortization expense — (6,778 ) (6,778 ) Foreign exchange translation (4,193 ) 2,796 (1,397 ) Balance as of July 31, 2015 $ 87,090 $ (49,220 ) $ 37,870
Expected Amortization Expense Relating To Existing Intangible Assets	Expected amortization expense relating to existing intangible assets is as follows (in thousands): Fiscal Year 2016 $ 5,711 2017 $ 5,573 2018 $ 4,360 2019 $ 3,809 2020 $ 3,721 Thereafter $ 12,813

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities [Abstract]
Schedule Of Long-Term Debt	Long-term debt consists of the following: 2015 2014 (thousands of dollars) 5.48% Unsecured senior notes, interest payable semi-annually, principal payment of $50.0 million due June 1, 2017 50,000 50,000 5.48% Unsecured senior notes, interest payable semi-annually, principal payment of $25.0 million due September 28, 2017 25,000 25,000 5.48% Unsecured senior notes, interest payable semi-annually, principal payment of $25.0 million due November 30, 2017 25,000 25,000 3.72% Unsecured senior notes, interest payable semi-annually, principal payment of $125.0 million due March 27, 2024 125,000 125,000 2.93% Unsecured senior notes, interest payable semi-annually, principal payment of $25.0 million due April 16, 2025 25,000 - 3.18% Unsecured senior notes, interest payable semi-annually, principal payment of $125.0 million due June 17, 2030 125,000 - Variable Rate Guaranteed senior note, interest payable quarterly, principal payment of ¥1.65 billion due May 19, 2019 and an interest rate of 0.52% as of July 31, 2015 13,313 16,051 Capitalized lease obligations and other, with various maturity dates and interest rates 1,928 3,177 Terminated interest rate swap contracts 826 1,236 Total 391,067 245,464 Less current maturities 1,849 1,738 Total long-term debt $ 389,218 $ 243,726

Fair Value (Tables)

Fair Value (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Fair Value Of Outstanding Derivatives In Consolidated Balance Sheets	The following summarizes the Company’s fair value of outstanding derivatives at July 31, 2015 and 2014, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets: Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)* At July 31, 2015 2014 (thousands of dollars) Asset derivatives recorded under the caption Prepaids and other current assets Foreign exchange contracts $ 3,608 $ 931 Liability derivatives recorded under the caption Other current liabilities Foreign exchange contracts (2,247 ) (1,242 ) Forward exchange contracts - net liability position $ 1,361 $ (311 ) __________________ * Inputs to the valuation methodology of level 2 assets include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Components Of Net Periodic Pension Costs	Net periodic pension costs for the Company’s pension plans include the following components: 2015 2014 2013 (thousands of dollars) Service cost $ 20,412 $ 18,821 $ 19,439 Interest cost 19,108 19,499 16,953 Expected return on assets (29,529 ) (30,794 ) (28,111 ) Prior service cost and transition amortization 570 590 591 Actuarial loss amortization 7,086 7,403 10,362 Settlement loss 3,906 — — Net periodic benefit cost $ 21,553 $ 15,519 $ 19,234
Obligations And Funded Status Of Company's Pension Plans	The obligations and funded status of the Company’s pension plans as of 2015 and 2014, is as follows: 2015 2014 (thousands of dollars) Change in benefit obligation: Benefit obligation, beginning of year $ 498,653 $ 444,943 Service cost 20,412 18,821 Interest cost 19,108 19,499 Plan amendments (26 ) — Participant contributions 1,156 1,308 Actuarial loss/(gain) 13,148 29,638 Currency exchange rates (18,215 ) 8,873 Divestiture — (3,200 ) Settlement (9,185 ) — Benefits paid (26,378 ) (21,229 ) Benefit obligation, end of year $ 498,673 $ 498,653 Change in plan assets: Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year $ 489,870 $ 452,724 Actual return on plan assets 34,959 45,978 Company contributions 5,511 4,263 Participant contributions 1,156 1,308 Currency exchange rates (17,454 ) 9,912 Divestiture — (3,086 ) Settlement (9,185 ) — Benefits paid (26,378 ) (21,229 ) Fair value of plan assets, end of year $ 478,479 $ 489,870 Funded status: Underfunded status at July 31, 2015 and 2014 $ (20,194 ) $ (8,783 ) Amounts recognized on the consolidated balance sheets consist of: Other long-term assets 10,317 17,800 Other current liabilities (2,901 ) (832 ) Other long-term liabilities (27,610 ) (25,751 ) Recognized asset / (liability) $ (20,194 ) $ (8,783 )
Weighted-Average Discount Rates In Determining Actuarial Present Value Of Projected Benefit Obligation	The weighted-average discount rate and rates of increase in future compensation levels used in determining the actuarial present value of the projected benefit obligation are as follows: Weighted average actuarial assumptions 2015 2014 All U.S. plans: Discount rate 4.33% 4.33% Rate of compensation increase 2.56% 2.61% Non - U.S. plans: Discount rate 3.14% 3.64% Rate of compensation increase 2.68% 2.79%
Assumptions Used To Determine Net Periodic Benefit Cost	The weighted-average discount rates, expected returns on plan assets and rates of increase in future compensation levels used to determine the net periodic benefit cost are as follows: Weighted average actuarial assumptions 2015 2014 2013 All U.S. plans: Discount rate 4.33% 4.58% 3.59% Expected return on plan assets 7.14% 7.50% 7.50% Rate of compensation increase 2.61% 2.61% 2.61% Non - U.S. plans: Discount rate 3.64% 4.04% 4.13% Expected return on plan assets 5.41% 5.48% 5.20% Rate of compensation increase 2.79% 2.92% 2.86%
Fair Value Of Assets Held By U.S. Pension Plans By Asset Category	The fair values of the assets held by the U.S. pension plans by asset category are as follows (in millions): Asset Category Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Total 2015 Cash $ 1.9 $ — $ — $ 1.9 Global Equity Securities 76.6 84.6 19.5 180.7 Fixed Income Securities 0.9 64.1 54.7 119.7 Real Assets 6.0 — 13.0 19.0 Total U.S. Assets at July 31, 2015 $ 85.4 $ 148.7 $ 87.2 $ 321.3 2014 Cash $ 14.2 $ — $ — $ 14.2 Global Equity Securities 107.3 87.3 21.1 215.7 Fixed Income Securities 27.0 — 58.7 85.7 Real Assets 7.1 — 13.5 20.6 Total U.S. Assets at July 31, 2014 $ 155.6 $ 87.3 $ 93.3 $ 336.2 2013 Cash $ 18.5 $ — $ — $ 18.5 Global Equity Securities 82.5 50.2 19.4 152.1 Fixed Income Securities 42.9 20.8 60.8 124.5 Real Assets — — 22.1 22.1 Total U.S. Assets at July 31, 2013 $ 143.9 $ 71.0 $ 102.3 $ 317.2
Changes In Fair Values Of Pension Plans' Level 3 Assets	The following table sets forth a summary of changes in the fair values of the U.S. pension plans’ Level 3 assets for the years ended July 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013 (in millions): Global Equity Fixed Income Real Assets Total Beginning balance at August 1, 2012 $ 19.4 $ 55.0 $ 31.4 $ 105.8 Unrealized gains (0.8 ) 6.4 1.1 6.7 Realized gains 1.7 0.7 — 2.4 Purchases 2.1 — 1.0 3.1 Sales (3.0 ) (1.3 ) (11.4 ) (15.7 ) Ending balance at July 31, 2013 $ 19.4 $ 60.8 $ 22.1 $ 102.3 Unrealized gains 1.7 (2.0 ) — (0.3 ) Realized gains 2.4 8.9 0.8 12.1 Purchases 2.0 20.0 2.7 24.7 Sales (4.4 ) (29.0 ) (12.1 ) (45.5 ) Ending balance at July 31, 2014 $ 21.1 $ 58.7 $ 13.5 $ 93.3 Unrealized gains (0.3 ) (3.7 ) 0.7 (3.3 ) Realized gains 2.8 5.1 0.6 8.5 Purchases 1.8 — 0.8 2.6 Sales (5.9 ) (5.4 ) (2.6 ) (13.9 ) Ending balance at July 31, 2015 $ 19.5 $ 54.7 $ 13.0 $ 87.2
Summary Of Pension Plans' Assets Valued At NAV	The following table sets forth a summary of the U.S. pension plans’ assets valued at NAV for the year ended July 31, 2015 (in millions): Fair Value Unfunded Commitments Redemption Frequency (If Currently Eligible) Redemption Notice Period Global Equity $ 181.3 $ 3.4 Daily, Monthly, Quarterly, Annually 10 - 100 days Fixed Income 55.6 — Daily, Quarterly, Semi-Annually 60 - 120 days Real Assets 19.0 2.3 Daily, Quarterly 95 days Total $ 255.9 $ 5.7
Estimated Future Benefit Payments For U.S. And Non U.S. Plans	Estimated future benefit payments for the Company’s U.S. and non-U.S. plans are as follows (thousands of dollars): Fiscal Year 2016 $ 25,445 2017 $ 25,721 2018 $ 25,203 2019 $ 26,540 2020 $ 27,332 2021-2025 $ 142,263
International Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Changes In Fair Values Of Pension Plans' Level 3 Assets	The following table sets forth a summary of changes in the fair values of the non-U.S. pension plans’ Level 3 assets for the years ended July 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013 (in millions): Equity/Fixed Income Beginning balance at August 1, 2012 $ 21.8 Unrealized gains 1.1 Foreign currency exchange 1.7 Purchases 2.6 Sales (0.9 ) Ending balance at July 31, 2013 $ 26.3 Unrealized gains 4.3 Realized gains 0.1 Foreign currency exchange 0.1 Purchases 3.1 Sales (3.4 ) Ending balance at July 31, 2014 $ 30.5 Unrealized gains 1.3 Realized gains — Foreign currency exchange (5.5 ) Purchases 2.7 Sales (0.8 ) Ending balance at July 31, 2015 $ 28.2
Fair Value Of Assets Held By Non-U.S. Pension Plans	Fair values of the assets held by the non-U.S. pension plans by asset category are as follows (in millions): Asset Category Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Total 2015 Cash $ — $ — $ — $ — Global Equity Securities 71.7 — — 71.7 Fixed Income Securities 4.2 35.9 — 40.1 Equity/Fixed Income 17.2 — 28.2 45.4 Total Non-U.S. Assets at July 31, 2015 $ 93.1 $ 35.9 $ 28.2 $ 157.2 2014 Cash $ 5.7 $ — $ — $ 5.7 Global Equity Securities 71.3 — — 71.3 Fixed Income Securities 4.8 23.3 — 28.1 Equity/Fixed Income 18.0 — 30.5 48.5 Total Non-U.S. Assets at July 31, 2014 $ 99.8 $ 23.3 $ 30.5 $ 153.6 2013 Global Equity Securities $ 0.6 $ — $ — $ 0.6 Fixed Income Securities 63.8 — — 63.8 Equity/Fixed Income 6.9 21.0 — 27.9 Real Assets 16.9 — 26.3 43.2 Total Non-U.S. Assets at July 31, 2013 $ 88.2 $ 21.0 $ 26.3 $ 135.5
Summary Of Pension Plans' Assets Valued At NAV	The following table sets forth a summary of the non-U.S. pension plans’ assets valued at NAV for the year ended July 31, 2015 (in millions): Fair Value Unfunded Commitments Redemption Frequency (If Currently Eligible) Redemption Notice Period Fixed Income $ 35.9 $ — Weekly 7 days Equity/Fixed Income 28.2 — Yearly 90 days Total $ 64.1 $ —

Shareholders' Equity (Tables)

Shareholders' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Schedule Of Treasury Stock	2015 2014 Beginning balance Stock repurchases Net issuance upon exercise of stock options Issuance under compensation plans Other activity Ending balance

Accumulated Other Comprehensi36

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Schedule Of Changes In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component are as follows: (Thousands of dollars) Foreign currency translation adjustment (a) Pension benefits Derivative financial instruments Total Balance as of July 31, 2014, net of tax $ 48,289 $ (93,998 ) $ (101 ) $ (45,810 ) Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications and tax (119,094 ) (5,188 ) (1,906 ) (126,188 ) Tax benefit (expense) — 1,979 667 2,646 Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications, net of tax $ (119,094 ) $ (3,209 ) $ (1,239 ) $ (123,542 ) Reclassifications, before tax 8,747 1,037 9,784 (d) Tax benefit (expense) — (2,133 ) (289 ) (2,422 ) Reclassifications, net of tax 6,614 (b) 748 (c) 7,362 Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax (119,094 ) 3,405 (491 ) (116,180 ) Balance as of July 31, 2015, net of tax $ (70,805 ) $ (90,593 ) $ (592 ) $ (161,990 ) Balance as of July 31, 2013, net of tax 50,411 (87,712 ) (172 ) (37,473 ) Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications and tax (2,949 ) (16,120 ) 413 (18,656 ) Tax benefit (expense) — 4,391 (145 ) 4,246 Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications, net of tax $ (2,949 ) $ (11,729 ) $ 268 $ (14,410 ) Reclassifications, before tax 827 8,514 (273 ) 9,068 (d) Tax benefit (expense) — (3,071 ) 76 (2,995 ) Reclassifications, net of tax 827 5,443 (b) (197 ) (c) 6,073 Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax (2,122 ) (6,286 ) 71 (8,337 ) Balance as of July 31, 2014, net of tax $ 48,289 $ (93,998 ) $ (101 ) $ (45,810 ) __________________ (a) Taxes are not provided on cumulative translation adjustments as substantially all translation adjustments relate to earnings that are intended to be indefinitely reinvested outside the U.S. Amounts were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to other income, net. (b) Primarily includes net amortization of prior service costs of $0.4 million as of July 31, 2015 and July 31, 2014 and actuarial losses of $11.0 million and $7.4 million as of July 31, 2015 and July 31, 2014 included in net periodic benefit cost that were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to operating expenses or cost of sales. Refer to Note F for additional information and balances of accumulated other comprehensive income before tax. (c) Relates to foreign currency cash flow hedges that were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to other income, net (see Note E). (d) Reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income for the twelve months ended July 31, 2015, and 2014 were not material.

Stock Option Plans (Tables)

Stock Option Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Weighted Average Assumptions For Recognized Fair Value Of Stock-Based Employee Compensation Cost	2015 2014 2013 Risk - free interest rate 0.05 - 2.3% 0.31 - 2.8% 0.02 - 1.7% Expected volatility 18.6 - 26.7% 18.2 - 28.0% 22.5 - 29.7% Expected dividend yield 1.4 - 1.6% 1.0 - 1.4% Expected life Director and officer grants 8 years 8 years 8 years Non - officer original grants 7 years 7 years 7 years Reload grants < 4 years < 6 years < 5 years
Stock Option Activity	Weighted Options Average Exercise Outstanding Price Outstanding at July 31, 2012 $ Granted Exercised Canceled Outstanding at July 31, 2013 Granted Exercised Canceled Outstanding at July 31, 2014 Granted Exercised Canceled Outstanding at July 31, 2015
Outstanding And Exercisable Options	Weighted Average Weighted Weighted Remaining Average Average Number Contractual Exercise Number Exercise Range of Exercise Prices Outstanding Life (Years) Price Exercisable Price $0.00 to $17.69 $ $ $17.70 to $23.69 $23.70 to $29.69 $29.70 to $35.69 $35.70 and above
Status For Options Which Contain Vesting Provisions	Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Options Value Non - vested at July 31, 2014 $ Granted Vested Canceled Non - vested at July 31, 2015

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Components Of Earnings Before Income Taxes	The components of earnings before income taxes are as follows: 2015 2014 2013 (thousands of dollars) Earnings before income taxes: United States $ 92,362 $ 131,396 $ 147,317 Foreign 196,241 229,307 200,864 Total $ 288,603 $ 360,703 $ 348,181
Components Of The Provision For Income Taxes	The components of the provision for income taxes are as follows: 2015 2014 2013 (thousands of dollars) Income taxes: Current Federal $ 28,482 $ 48,981 $ 35,820 State 2,956 4,724 4,337 Foreign 54,665 54,536 52,300 86,103 108,241 92,457 Deferred Federal (4,232 ) (9,465 ) 7,071 State 94 365 312 Foreign (1,473 ) 1,338 964 (5,611 ) (7,762 ) 8,347 Total $ 80,492 $ 100,479 $ 100,804
Schedule Of Reconciliation Of U.S. Statutory Income Tax Rate With Effective Income Tax Rate	The following table reconciles the U.S. statutory income tax rate with the effective income tax rate: 2015 2014 2013 Statutory U.S. federal rate 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % State income taxes 0.9 % 1.1 % 1.2 % Foreign operations (7.9 )% (6.1 )% (6.3 )% Export, manufacturing, and research credits (1.1 )% (0.8 )% (1.5 )% Change in unrecognized tax benefits 1.3 (1.1 )% 0.5 % Other (0.3 )% (0.2 )% 0.1 % 27.9 % 27.9 % 29.0 %
Schedule Of Temporary Differences That Give Rise To Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities	The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows: 2015 2014 (thousands of dollars) Deferred tax assets: Accrued expenses $ 10,566 $ 11,118 Compensation and retirement plans 39,090 32,317 NOL and tax credit carryforwards 4,353 3,471 LIFO and inventory reserves 6,891 5,482 Other 4,993 4,470 Deferred tax assets, gross 65,893 56,858 Valuation allowance (2,737 ) (3,471 ) Net deferred tax assets 63,156 53,387 Deferred tax liabilities: Depreciation and amortization (50,628 ) (49,901 ) Other (2,359 ) (1,025 ) Deferred tax liabilities (52,987 ) (50,926 ) Prepaid tax assets 4,421 4,392 Net tax asset $ 14,590 $ 6,853
Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Beginning And Ending Amount Of Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits	If the recognition threshold is met, the tax benefit is measured and recognized as the largest amount of tax benefit that in the Company’s judgment is greater than 50 percent likely to be realized. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits is as follows: 2015 2014 2013 (thousands of dollars) Gross unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of fiscal year $ 15,005 $ 18,419 $ 16,514 Additions for tax positions of the current year 4,660 2,959 5,453 Additions for tax positions of prior years 100 1,706 407 Reductions for tax positions of prior years (608 ) (7,113 ) (1,640 ) Settlements — (240 ) (277 ) Reductions due to lapse of applicable statute of limitations (970 ) (726 ) (2,038 ) Gross unrecognized tax benefits at end of fiscal year $ 18,187 $ 15,005 $ 18,419

Segment Reporting (Tables)

Segment Reporting (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting, Measurement Disclosures [Abstract]
Summary Of Segment Detail	Segment detail is summarized as follows: Engine Products Industrial Products Corporate & Unallocated Total Company (thousands of dollars) 2015 Net sales $ 1,484,132 $ 887,081 $ — $ 2,371,213 Depreciation and amortization 43,279 26,408 4,611 74,298 Equity earnings in unconsolidated affiliates 4,134 976 — 5,110 Earnings before income taxes 186,274 123,362 (21,033 ) 288,603 Assets 887,698 633,977 287,859 1,809,534 Equity investments in unconsolidated 15,120 3,224 — 18,344 Capital expenditures 54,604 33,318 5,817 93,739 2014 Net sales $ 1,584,027 $ 889,439 $ — $ 2,473,466 Depreciation and amortization 38,925 23,942 4,296 67,163 Equity earnings in unconsolidated affiliates 5,596 940 — 6,536 Earnings before income taxes 233,920 133,978 (7,195 ) 360,703 Assets 900,083 572,000 470,328 1,942,411 Equity investments in unconsolidated 17,439 3,959 — 21,398 Capital expenditures 56,340 34,652 6,218 97,210 2013 Net sales $ 1,504,188 $ 932,760 $ — $ 2,436,948 Depreciation and amortization 35,815 22,447 6,028 64,290 Equity earnings in unconsolidated affiliates 4,000 693 — 4,693 Earnings before income taxes 220,892 139,108 (11,819 ) 348,181 Assets 826,151 527,416 389,989 1,743,556 Equity investments in unconsolidated 15,563 3,277 — 18,840 Capital expenditures 52,864 33,134 8,897 94,895
Net Sales By Product Within The Engine Products Segment And Industrial Products Segment	Following are net sales by product within the Engine Products segment and Industrial Products segment: 2015 2014 2013 (thousands of dollars) Engine Products segment: Off-Road Products $ 261,120 $ 342,205 $ 358,834 On-Road Products 138,405 130,029 128,446 Aftermarket Products* 980,756 1,012,165 912,717 Aerospace and Defense Products 103,851 99,628 104,191 Total Engine Products segment 1,484,132 1,584,027 1,504,188 Industrial Products segment: Industrial Filtration Solutions Products 528,917 553,356 529,751 Gas Turbine Products 186,919 156,860 232,922 Special Applications Products 171,245 179,223 170,087 Total Industrial Products segment 887,081 889,439 932,760 Total Company $ 2,371,213 $ 2,473,466 $ 2,436,948 __________________ * Includes replacement part sales to the Company’s OEM Customers.
Geographic Sales By Origination And Property, Plant And Equipment	Geographic sales by origination and property, plant, and equipment: Net Sales Property, Plant, & Equipment - Net (thousands of dollars) 2015 United States $ 1,007,253 $ 208,996 Europe 671,296 141,738 Asia Pacific 470,661 63,775 Other 222,003 56,102 Total $ 2,371,213 $ 470,611 2014 United States $ 1,019,926 $ 196,712 Europe 728,554 128,904 Asia Pacific 517,305 72,089 Other 207,681 53,960 Total $ 2,473,466 $ 451,665 2013 United States $ 1,010,934 $ 166,614 Europe 678,996 123,710 Asia Pacific 546,406 75,206 Other 200,612 53,750 Total $ 2,436,948 $ 419,280

Warranty (Tables)

Warranty (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015
Standard Product Warranty Disclosure [Abstract]
Reconciliation Of Warranty Reserves	Following is a reconciliation of warranty reserves (in thousands of dollars): Balance at July 31, 2013 $ 10,526 Accruals for warranties issued during the reporting period 4,339 Accruals related to pre-existing warranties (including changes in estimates) (1,185 ) Less settlements made during the period (4,651 ) Balance at July 31, 2014 $ 9,029 Accruals for warranties issued during the reporting period 3,706 Accruals related to pre-existing warranties (including changes in estimates) 376 Less settlements made during the period (4,548 ) Balance at July 31, 2015 $ 8,563

Quarterly Financial Informati41

Quarterly Financial Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Information	Consolidated unaudited quarterly financial information for 2015 and 2014 is as follows: First Second Third Fourth (thousands of dollars) 2015 Net sales $ 596,510 $ 588,537 $ 575,588 $ 610,578 Gross profit 209,052 203,088 194,100 202,344 Net earnings 55,947 47,955 47,776 56,433 Basic earnings per share 0.40 0.35 0.35 0.41 Diluted earnings per share 0.40 0.34 0.34 0.41 Dividends declared per share — 0.330 — 0.340 Dividends paid per share 0.165 0.165 0.165 0.170 2014 Net sales $ 599,384 $ 581,622 $ 624,234 $ 668,226 Gross profit 214,394 201,648 223,461 238,323 Net earnings 61,592 58,340 67,336 72,956 Basic earnings per share 0.42 0.40 0.46 0.51 Diluted earnings per share 0.41 0.39 0.46 0.50 Dividends declared per share 0.140 0.140 0.165 0.165 Dividends paid per share 0.130 0.140 0.140 0.165
Revisions to previously issued unaudited quarterly financial information	During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 and the second and third quarters of fiscal 2015 revenue for certain transactions was accelerated and therefore inappropriately recognized in our European Gas Turbine Systems business through the alteration of documents by certain individuals with the intention to recognize revenue in periods earlier than would be allowable under generally accepted accounting principles. The Company assessed the impact of this inappropriately accelerated recognition and concluded that it was not material to any of its previously issued financial statements; however the Company has chosen to correct these misstatements by revising previously issued 2015 second and third quarter financial statements. The revision had no impact to total cash flows from operating, investing or financing activities. The impact of these misstatements on previously reported Accounts receivable (less allowance) was $8.4 million and $0.8 million, on Inventories was $6.0 million and $0.6 million, and on Retained earnings was $1.6 million and $0.2 million as of January 31, 2015 and April 30, 2015, respectively (the balance sheet dates of the Company’s second and third quarter of fiscal 2015). The following tables present the effects of the revisions on each of the affected Statement of Earnings and Statements of Comprehensive Income line items for the second and third quarter of fiscal 2015 reflecting the impact of correcting the transactions inappropriately recognized in those periods. The impact of the transaction inappropriately accelerated into the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 was inconsequential and therefore, the revisions do not include the impact of correcting this transaction. The Company’s future filings of Form 10-Q associated with the second and third quarters of fiscal 2016 will reflect the revisions noted below. As Previously Effect of As For the quarter ended January 31, 2015 Net sales $ 596,944 $ (8,407 ) $ 588,537 Cost of sales 391,469 (6,020 ) 385,449 Gross profit 205,475 (2,387 ) 203,088 Operating income 68,226 (2,387 ) 65,839 Earnings before income taxes 67,811 (2,387 ) 65,424 Income taxes 18,281 (812 ) 17,469 Net earnings 49,530 (1,575 ) 47,955 Basic earnings per share 0.36 (0.01 ) 0.35 Diluted earnings per share 0.35 (0.01 ) 0.34 Comprehensive income 3,361 (1,575 ) 1,786 As Previously Effect of As For the quarter ended April 30, 2015 Net sales $ 568,013 $ 7,575 $ 575,588 Cost of sales 376,040 5,448 381,488 Gross profit 191,973 2,127 194,100 Operating income 64,989 2,127 67,116 Earnings before income taxes 65,722 2,127 67,849 Income taxes 19,350 723 20,073 Net earnings 46,372 1,404 47,776 Basic earnings per share 0.34 0.01 0.35 Diluted earnings per share 0.33 0.01 0.34 Comprehensive income 45,585 1,404 46,989

Summary Of Significant Accoun42

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015USD ($)itemshares	Jul. 31, 2014USD ($)shares	Jul. 31, 2013USD ($)shares
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of manufacturing plants around world | item	41
Number of joint ventures | item	3
Foreign currency translation gains	$ 2,100,000	$ 1,700,000	$ 200,000
Number of days considered to review for collectability	90 days
Inventories valuation, LIFO method to total inventory, in percentage	34.20%	34.20%
Excess of FIFO inventory cost over LIFO inventory carrying values	$ 41,600,000	$ 37,900,000
Depreciation expense	66,900,000	62,000,000	58,800,000
Impairment charges	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Options excluded from the diluted net earnings per share calculation | shares	977,824	884,138	22,619
Shipping and handling costs	$ 63,200,000	$ 64,200,000	$ 66,200,000
Maximum [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Capitalization of direct cost, amortization period in years	7 years
Minimum [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Capitalization of direct cost, amortization period in years	5 years
Machinery And Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life, years	10 years
Machinery And Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life, years	3 years
Building And Building Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life, years	40 years
Building And Building Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life, years	10 years
Other Intangible Assets [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life, years	20 years
Other Intangible Assets [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life, years	3 years
Partially Completed Facility In Xuzhou China [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Impairment charges	$ 2,900,000	$ 0	$ 0

Summary Of Significant Accoun43

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Components Of Inventory) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 113,335	$ 112,522
Work in process	22,602	17,256
Finished products	129,018	123,573
Total inventories	$ 264,955	$ 253,351

Summary Of Significant Accoun44

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Components Of Property, Plant And Equipment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Land	$ 20,029	$ 20,558
Buildings	272,616	273,599
Machinery and equipment	783,136	753,637
Construction in progress	52,350	51,394
Less accumulated depreciation	(657,520)	(647,523)
Property, plant, and equipment, net	$ 470,611	$ 451,665	$ 419,280

Summary Of Significant Accoun45

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Calculation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015	Apr. 30, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Weighted average shares - basic									137,750,158	145,594,300	148,273,904
Diluted share equivalents									1,632,000	2,047,000	2,181,000
Weighted average shares - diluted									139,381,940	147,641,113	150,455,193
Net earnings for basic and diluted earnings per share computation	$ 56,433	$ 47,776	$ 47,955	$ 55,947	$ 72,956	$ 67,336	$ 58,340	$ 61,592	$ 208,111	$ 260,224	$ 247,377
Net earnings per share - basic	$ 0.41	$ 0.35	$ 0.35	$ 0.40	$ 0.51	$ 0.46	$ 0.40	$ 0.42	$ 1.51	$ 1.79	$ 1.67
Net earnings per share - diluted	$ 0.41	$ .34	$ 0.34	$ 0.40	$ 0.50	$ 0.46	$ 0.39	$ 0.41	$ 1.49	$ 1.76	$ 1.64

Goodwill And Other Intangible46

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, net	$ 37,870	$ 36,045
Patents Trademarks And Tradenames [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, net	$ 8,800	11,500
Weighted average life	7 years
Customer Relationships [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, net	$ 29,100	$ 24,500
Weighted average life	9 years 10 months 24 days

Goodwill And Other Intangible47

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Reconciliation Of Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$ 166,406	$ 165,568
Goodwill acquired	66,814
Foreign exchange translation	(9,488)	838
Ending Balance	223,732	166,406
Engine Products [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	72,373	72,321
Foreign exchange translation	(1,401)	52
Ending Balance	70,972	72,373
Industrial Products [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	94,033	93,247
Goodwill acquired	66,814
Foreign exchange translation	(8,087)	786
Ending Balance	$ 152,760	$ 94,033

Goodwill And Other Intangible48

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Reconciliation Of Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Beginning balance, Gross Carrying Amount	$ 81,283	$ 81,882
Beginning balance, Accumulated Amortization	(45,238)	(40,575)
Beginning balance, Net Intangible Assets	36,045	41,307
Amortization expense, Accumulated Amortization	(6,778)	(5,154)
Amortization expense, Net Intangible Assets	(6,778)	(5,154)
Retirements, Gross Carrying Amount		(775)
Retirements, Accumulated Amortization		600
Retirements, Net Intangible Assets		(175)
Foreign exchange translation, Gross Carrying Value	(4,193)	176
Foreign exchange translation, Accumulated Amortization	2,796	(109)
Foreign exchange translation, Net Intangible Assets	(1,397)	67
Ending balance, Gross Carrying Amount	87,090	81,283
Ending balance, Accumulated Amortization	(49,220)	(45,238)
Ending balance, Net Intangible Assets	37,870	$ 36,045
Ifil [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Acquired, Gross Carrying Amount	3,800
Intangible acquired, Net Intangible Assets	3,800
Northern Technical [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Acquired, Gross Carrying Amount	6,200
Intangible acquired, Net Intangible Assets	$ 6,200

Goodwill And Other Intangible49

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Expected Amortization Expense Relating To Existing Intangible Assets) (Details) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2015USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2,016	$ 5,711
2,017	5,573
2,018	4,360
2,019	3,809
2,020	3,721
Thereafter	$ 12,813

Credit Facilities (Details)

Credit Facilities (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015USD ($)	Oct. 28, 2014USD ($)	Oct. 27, 2014USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2014USD ($)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Number of uncommitted credit facilities	2
European Operations [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Credit facilities, maximum borrowing capacity	$ 37,400			$ 37,400
Credit facilities, amount outstanding	$ 10,400			0
Short-term borrowings, weighted average interest rate	0.83%
Uncommitted Credit Facilities [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Credit facilities, amount outstanding	$ 15,300			4,300
Credit facility, remaining borrowing capacity	$ 49,700			45,700
Short-term borrowings, weighted average interest rate	1.00%
Treasury Notes [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Credit facilities, maximum borrowing capacity	$ 109,900			109,900
Credit facilities, amount outstanding	0			0
Subsidiaries [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Credit facilities, amount outstanding	1,600			1,000
Credit facility, remaining borrowing capacity	$ 47,200			$ 57,500
Short-term borrowings, weighted average interest rate	0.41%			0.75%
Multi Currency Revolving Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Credit facility expiration period	5 years
Credit facilities, maximum borrowing capacity		$ 400,000	$ 250,000
Credit facilities, amount outstanding	$ 160,000			$ 180,000
Credit facility, remaining borrowing capacity	$ 232,200			$ 62,200

Long-Term Debt (Narrative) (Det

Long-Term Debt (Narrative) (Details) ¥ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015JPY (¥)	Jul. 31, 2015USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2014USD ($)	Mar. 27, 2014USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Annual maturities of long-term debt in 2016		$ 1,800,000
Annual maturities of long-term debt in 2017		50,800,000
Annual maturities of long-term debt in 2018		50,100,000
Annual maturities of long-term debt in 2019		13,300,000
Annual maturities of long-term debt in 2020		0
Annual maturities of long-term debt thereafter		275,000,000
Face value of debt issued		391,067,000	$ 245,464,000
Unsecured Senior Notes Six [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior unsecured notes, issued		$ 125
Senior unsecured notes, due date	Jun. 17, 2030	Jun. 17, 2030
Senior unsecured notes, interest rate		3.18%
Long-term debt, principal payment		$ 125,000,000
Face value of debt issued		125,000,000
Unsecured Senior Notes Five [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior unsecured notes, issued		$ 25
Senior unsecured notes, due date	Apr. 16, 2025	Apr. 16, 2025
Senior unsecured notes, interest rate		2.93%
Long-term debt, principal payment		$ 25,000,000
Face value of debt issued		$ 25,000,000
Two Point Zero One Nine Percent Guaranteed Senior Note Due May Eighteen Two Thousand Fourteen [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior unsecured notes, due date	May 18, 2014	May 18, 2014
Long-term debt, principal payment | ¥	¥ 1,650
Three Point Seven Two Percent Unsecured Senior Notes Due March Twenty Seven Two Thousand Twenty Four [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior unsecured notes, issued				$ 125
Senior unsecured notes, due date	Mar. 27, 2024	Mar. 27, 2024
Senior unsecured notes, interest rate		3.72%		3.72%
Long-term debt, principal payment		$ 125,000,000
Face value of debt issued		$ 125,000,000	125,000,000
Five Point Four Eight Percent Unsecured Senior Notes Due September Twenty Eight Two Thousand Seventeen [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior unsecured notes, due date	Sep. 28, 2017	Sep. 28, 2017
Senior unsecured notes, interest rate		5.48%
Long-term debt, principal payment		$ 25,000,000
Face value of debt issued		$ 25,000,000	25,000,000
Five Point Four Eight Percent Unsecured Senior Notes Due November Thirty Two Thousand Seventeen [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior unsecured notes, due date	Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2017
Senior unsecured notes, interest rate		5.48%
Long-term debt, principal payment		$ 25,000,000
Face value of debt issued		$ 25,000,000	25,000,000
Five Point Four Eight Percent Unsecured Senior Notes Due June One Two Thousand Seventeen [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior unsecured notes, due date	Jun. 1, 2017	Jun. 1, 2017
Senior unsecured notes, interest rate		5.48%
Long-term debt, principal payment		$ 50,000,000
Face value of debt issued		$ 50,000,000	50,000,000
Variable Rate Guaranteed Senior Note Due May Nineteen Two Thousand Nineteen [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior unsecured notes, due date	May 19, 2019	May 19, 2019
Senior unsecured notes, interest rate		0.52%
Long-term debt, principal payment | ¥	¥ 1,650
Face value of debt issued		$ 13,300,000	16,051,000
Capitalized Lease Obligations And Other With Various Maturity Dates And Interest Rates [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Face value of debt issued		1,928,000	3,177,000
Terminated Interest Rate Swap Contract [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Face value of debt issued		$ 826,000	$ 1,236,000

Long-Term Debt (Schedule Of Lon

Long-Term Debt (Schedule Of Long-Term Debt) (Details) $ in Thousands, ¥ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015JPY (¥)	Jul. 31, 2015USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2014USD ($)	Mar. 27, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total		$ 391,067	$ 245,464
Less current maturities		1,849	1,738
Total long-term debt		389,218	243,726
Unsecured Senior Notes Six [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total		$ 125,000
Interest rate percentage		3.18%
Senior unsecured notes, due date	Jun. 17, 2030	Jun. 17, 2030
Long-term debt, principal payment		$ 125,000
Unsecured Senior Notes Five [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total		$ 25,000
Interest rate percentage		2.93%
Senior unsecured notes, due date	Apr. 16, 2025	Apr. 16, 2025
Long-term debt, principal payment		$ 25,000
Two Point Zero One Nine Percent Guaranteed Senior Note Due May Eighteen Two Thousand Fourteen [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior unsecured notes, due date	May 18, 2014	May 18, 2014
Long-term debt, principal payment | ¥	¥ 1,650
Three Point Seven Two Percent Unsecured Senior Notes Due March Twenty Seven Two Thousand Twenty Four [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total		$ 125,000	125,000
Interest rate percentage		3.72%		3.72%
Senior unsecured notes, due date	Mar. 27, 2024	Mar. 27, 2024
Long-term debt, principal payment		$ 125,000
Five Point Four Eight Percent Unsecured Senior Notes Due September Twenty Eight Two Thousand Seventeen [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total		$ 25,000	25,000
Interest rate percentage		5.48%
Senior unsecured notes, due date	Sep. 28, 2017	Sep. 28, 2017
Long-term debt, principal payment		$ 25,000
Five Point Four Eight Percent Unsecured Senior Notes Due November Thirty Two Thousand Seventeen [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total		$ 25,000	25,000
Interest rate percentage		5.48%
Senior unsecured notes, due date	Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2017
Long-term debt, principal payment		$ 25,000
Five Point Four Eight Percent Unsecured Senior Notes Due June One Two Thousand Seventeen [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total		$ 50,000	50,000
Interest rate percentage		5.48%
Senior unsecured notes, due date	Jun. 1, 2017	Jun. 1, 2017
Long-term debt, principal payment		$ 50,000
Variable Rate Guaranteed Senior Note Due May Nineteen Two Thousand Nineteen [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total		$ 13,300	16,051
Interest rate percentage		0.52%
Senior unsecured notes, due date	May 19, 2019	May 19, 2019
Long-term debt, principal payment | ¥	¥ 1,650
Terminated Interest Rate Swap Contract [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total		$ 826	1,236
Capitalized Lease Obligations And Other With Various Maturity Dates And Interest Rates [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total		$ 1,928	$ 3,177

Fair Value (Narrative) (Details

Fair Value (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate carrying amount of equity method investments	$ 18,300,000	$ 21,400,000
Impairment charges	0	$ 0	$ 0
Long Term Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fair value of debt	383,300,000
Debt carrying amount	$ 375,000,000

Fair Value (Fair Value Of Outst

Fair Value (Fair Value Of Outstanding Derivatives In Consolidated Balance Sheets) (Details) - Fair Value Inputs Level2 [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Asset derivatives recorded under the caption Prepaids and other current assets, Foreign exchange contracts	[1]	$ 3,608	$ 931
Liability derivatives recorded under the caption Other current liabilities, Foreign exchange contracts	[1]	(2,247)	(1,242)
Forward exchange contracts - net liability position	[1]	$ 1,361	$ (311)
[1]	* Inputs to the valuation methodology of level 2 assets include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.

Employee Benefit Plans (Narrati

Employee Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015USD ($)item	Jul. 31, 2014USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2013USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of U.S. plans | item	2
Net underfunded status	$ 20,194	$ 8,783
AOCI consisting primarily of unrecognized actuarial losses	135,400	143,400
Accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit pension plans	484,200	476,100
Accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets, projected benefit obligation	242,300	234,800
Accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets, accumulated benefit obligation	241,900	233,800
Accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets, fair value of plan assets	$ 216,000	$ 215,900
Percentage of U.S. pension plan to entity's total plan assets	67.00%	69.00%
Percentage of U.S. pension plan to entity's total projected benefit obligation	69.00%
Percentage of U.S. pension plan to entity's total pension expense	81.00%	80.00%
Effect of one-percentage point increase in health care cost trend rate impact on increase liability	$ 100	$ 100
Deferred compensation arrangement with individual, maximum future deferred receipts allowed	75.00%
Deferred compensation arrangement with individual, recorded liability	$ 9,100	9,100
Projected benefit obligation	290,000	289,300
Fair value of plan assets for plans with projected benefit obligations	$ 259,500	262,700
Maximum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage of fund held in other collective investment vehicles	100.00%
International Equity [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Strategic asset allocation, fixed income securities, minimum	80.00%
Strategic asset allocation, fixed income securities, maximum	90.00%
Strategic asset allocation, equity securities, minimum	20.00%
Strategic asset allocation, equity securities, maximum	10.00%
United States Pension Plans Of U S Entity Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Long-term rate of return on plan assets	6.99%
Company contributions	$ 1,600
Estimated future contributions to pension plans	10,800
Change In Plan Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Company contributions	5,511	4,263
U S Employees [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets, projected benefit obligation	2,900	2,893
Accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets, accumulated benefit obligation	2,595	2,627
Liability recorded for postretirement benefit plan	$ 1,000	1,300
Health care cost rate assumed for Fiscal 2015	7.80%
Ultimate annual rate	4.50%
Foreign Pension Plans Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Company contributions	$ 3,900
Estimated future contributions to pension plans	4,000
Fiscal Two Thousand Sixteen [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Amount not yet recognized and expected to be recognized in net periodic pension expense, actuarial loss	$ 8,600
Employees Hired On Or After August First Two Thousand Thirteen Will Be Eligible For Retirement Contribution [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Annual Company retirement contribution in addition to 401 (k) match, percent	3.00%
Real Estate [Member] | Salaried Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Strategic asset allocation	5.00%
Real Estate [Member] | Hourly Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Strategic asset allocation	5.00%
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Component of equity/fixed income securities in international pension plan, in percentage	40.00%
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | International Equity [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Component of equity/fixed income securities in international pension plan, in percentage	60.00%
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Salaried Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Strategic asset allocation	30.00%
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Hourly Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Strategic asset allocation	60.00%
Equity Securities [Member] | Salaried Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Strategic asset allocation	65.00%
Equity Securities [Member] | Hourly Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Strategic asset allocation	35.00%
Equity Securities [Member] | Long Short Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Strategic asset allocation	15.00%
Employees Hired Prior To August First Two Thousand Thirteen Will Be Eligible For Retirement Contribution Effective August First Two Thousand Sixteen [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Annual Company retirement contribution in addition to 401 (k) match, percent	3.00%
Contributory Employee Saving Plan [Member] | U S Employees [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Company contributions	$ 8,600	$ 8,100	$ 7,300
Contributory employee saving plan, employee contribution threshold limit from compensation, maximum	25.00%
Contributory employee saving plan, percentage match of participants, first contributions	100.00%
Contributory employee saving plan, percentage match of participants, second contributions	50.00%
Contributory employee saving plan, percentage of participants, first eligible compensation	3.00%
Contributory employee saving plan, percentage of participants, second eligible compensation	2.00%

Employee Benefit Plans (Compone

Employee Benefit Plans (Components Of Net Periodic Pension Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
General Discussion of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]
Service cost	$ 20,412	$ 18,821	$ 19,439
Interest cost	19,108	19,499	16,953
Expected return on assets	(29,529)	(30,794)	(28,111)
Prior service cost and transition amortization	570	590	591
Actuarial loss amortization	7,086	7,403	10,362
Settlement loss	3,906
Net periodic benefit cost	$ 21,553	$ 15,519	$ 19,234

Employee Benefit Plans (Obligat

Employee Benefit Plans (Obligations And Funded Status Of Company's Pension Plans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 20,412	$ 18,821	$ 19,439
Interest cost	19,108	19,499	16,953
Actuarial loss/(gain)	(7,086)	(7,403)	(10,362)
Settlement	3,906
Underfunded status at July 31, 2015 and 2014	(20,194)	(8,783)
Amounts recognized on the consolidated balance sheets consist of:
Other long-term assets	10,317	17,800
Other current liabilities	(2,901)	(832)
Other long-term liabilities	(27,610)	(25,751)
Recognized asset/(liability)	(20,194)	(8,783)
Change In Plan Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	489,870	452,724
Actual return on plan assets	34,959	45,978
Company contributions	5,511	4,263
Participant contributions	1,156	1,308
Currency exchange rates	(17,454)	9,912
Divestiture		(3,086)
Settlement	(9,185)
Benefits paid	(26,378)	(21,229)
Ending balance	478,479	489,870	452,724
Pension Plans Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Benefit obligation, beginning of year	498,653	444,943
Service cost	20,412	18,821
Interest cost	19,108	19,499
Plan amendments	(26)
Participant contributions	1,156	1,308
Actuarial loss/(gain)	13,148	29,638
Currency exchange rates	(18,215)	8,873
Divestiture		(3,200)
Settlement	(9,185)
Benefits paid	(26,378)	(21,229)
Benefit obligation, end of year	498,673	498,653	444,943
Foreign Pension Plans Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Company contributions	3,900
United States Pension Plans Of U S Entity Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Company contributions	1,600
International Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	153,600	135,500
Ending balance	157,200	153,600	135,500
U S Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	336,200	317,200
Ending balance	$ 321,300	$ 336,200	$ 317,200

Employee Benefit Plans (Weighte

Employee Benefit Plans (Weighted-Average Discount Rates In Determining Actuarial Present Value Of Projected Benefit Obligation) (Details)	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014
Foreign Pension Plans Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate	3.14%	3.64%
Rate of compensation increase	2.68%	2.79%
United States Pension Plans Of U S Entity Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate	4.33%	4.33%
Rate of compensation increase	2.56%	2.61%

Employee Benefit Plans (Assumpt

Employee Benefit Plans (Assumptions Used To Determine Net Periodic Benefit Cost) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
United States Pension Plans Of U S Entity Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate	4.33%	4.58%	3.59%
Expected return on plan assets	7.14%	7.50%	7.50%
Rate of compensation increase	2.61%	2.61%	2.61%
Foreign Pension Plans Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate	3.64%	4.04%	4.13%
Expected return on plan assets	5.41%	5.48%	5.20%
Rate of compensation increase	2.79%	2.92%	2.86%

Employee Benefit Plans (Fair Va

Employee Benefit Plans (Fair Value Of Assets Held By U.S. Pension Plans By Asset Category) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	$ 87,200	$ 93,300	$ 102,300	$ 105,800
U S Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	321,300	336,200	317,200
U S Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	87,200	93,300	102,300
U S Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	85,400	155,600	143,900
U S Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	148,700	87,300	71,000
International Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	157,200	153,600	135,500
International Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	28,200	30,500	26,300
International Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	93,100	99,800	88,200
International Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	35,900	23,300	21,000
Change In Plan Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	478,479	489,870	452,724
Real Estate [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	13,000	13,500	22,100	31,400
Real Estate [Member] | U S Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	19,000	20,600	22,100
Real Estate [Member] | U S Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	13,000	13,500	22,100
Real Estate [Member] | U S Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	6,000	7,100
Real Estate [Member] | International Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets			43,200
Real Estate [Member] | International Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets			26,300
Real Estate [Member] | International Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets			16,900
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	54,700	58,700	60,800	55,000
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | U S Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	119,700	85,700	124,500
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | U S Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	54,700	58,700	60,800
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | U S Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	900	27,000	42,900
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | U S Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	64,100		20,800
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | International Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	40,100	28,100	63,800
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | International Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	4,200	4,800	63,800
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | International Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	35,900	23,300
Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	19,500	21,100	19,400	19,400
Equity Securities [Member] | U S Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	180,700	215,700	152,100
Equity Securities [Member] | U S Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	19,500	21,100	19,400
Equity Securities [Member] | U S Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	76,600	107,300	82,500
Equity Securities [Member] | U S Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	84,600	87,300	50,200
Equity Securities [Member] | International Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	71,700	71,300	600
Equity Securities [Member] | International Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	71,700	71,300	600
Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member] | U S Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	1,900	14,200	18,500
Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member] | U S Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	1,900	14,200	18,500
Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member] | International Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets		5,700
Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member] | International Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets		5,700
Equity Fixed Income [Member] | International Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	45,400	48,500	27,900
Equity Fixed Income [Member] | International Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	28,200	30,500	26,300	$ 21,800
Equity Fixed Income [Member] | International Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	$ 17,200	$ 18,000	6,900
Equity Fixed Income [Member] | International Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets			$ 21,000

Employee Benefit Plans (Changes

Employee Benefit Plans (Changes In Fair Value Of U.S. Pension Plans' Level 3 Assets) (Details) - Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ 93.3	$ 102.3	$ 105.8
Unrealized gains	(3.3)	(0.3)	6.7
Realized gains	8.5	12.1	2.4
Purchases	2.6	24.7	3.1
Sales	(13.9)	(45.5)	(15.7)
Ending balance	87.2	93.3	102.3
Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	58.7	60.8	55
Unrealized gains	(3.7)	(2)	6.4
Realized gains	5.1	8.9	0.7
Purchases		20
Sales	(5.4)	(29)	(1.3)
Ending balance	54.7	58.7	60.8
Real Estate [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	13.5	22.1	31.4
Unrealized gains	0.7		1.1
Realized gains	0.6	0.8
Purchases	0.8	2.7	1
Sales	(2.6)	(12.1)	(11.4)
Ending balance	13	13.5	22.1
Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	21.1	19.4	19.4
Unrealized gains	(0.3)	1.7	(0.8)
Realized gains	2.8	2.4	1.7
Purchases	1.8	2	2.1
Sales	(5.9)	(4.4)	(3)
Ending balance	$ 19.5	$ 21.1	$ 19.4

Employee Benefit Plans (Summary

Employee Benefit Plans (Summary Of Pension Plans' Assets Valued At NAV) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 255.9
Unfunded Commitments	5.7
International Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value	64.1
Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 55.6
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Redemption Notice Period	60 days
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Redemption Notice Period	120 days
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | International Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 35.9
Redemption Notice Period	7 days
Equity Fixed Income [Member] | International Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 28.2
Redemption Notice Period	90 days
Real Estate [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 19
Unfunded Commitments	$ 2.3
Redemption Notice Period	95 days
Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 181.3
Unfunded Commitments	$ 3.4
Equity Securities [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Redemption Notice Period	10 days
Equity Securities [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Redemption Notice Period	100 days

Employee Benefit Plans (Fair 63

Employee Benefit Plans (Fair Value Of Assets Held By Non-U.S. Pension Plans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	$ 87,200	$ 93,300	$ 102,300	$ 105,800
U S Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	321,300	336,200	317,200
U S Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	87,200	93,300	102,300
U S Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	85,400	155,600	143,900
U S Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	148,700	87,300	71,000
International Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	157,200	153,600	135,500
International Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	28,200	30,500	26,300
International Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	93,100	99,800	88,200
International Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	35,900	23,300	21,000
Change In Plan Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	478,479	489,870	452,724
Real Estate [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	13,000	13,500	22,100	31,400
Real Estate [Member] | U S Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	19,000	20,600	22,100
Real Estate [Member] | U S Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	13,000	13,500	22,100
Real Estate [Member] | U S Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	6,000	7,100
Real Estate [Member] | International Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets			43,200
Real Estate [Member] | International Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets			26,300
Real Estate [Member] | International Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets			16,900
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	54,700	58,700	60,800	55,000
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | U S Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	119,700	85,700	124,500
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | U S Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	54,700	58,700	60,800
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | U S Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	900	27,000	42,900
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | U S Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	64,100		20,800
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | International Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	40,100	28,100	63,800
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | International Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	4,200	4,800	63,800
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | International Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	35,900	23,300
Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	19,500	21,100	19,400	19,400
Equity Securities [Member] | U S Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	180,700	215,700	152,100
Equity Securities [Member] | U S Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	19,500	21,100	19,400
Equity Securities [Member] | U S Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	76,600	107,300	82,500
Equity Securities [Member] | U S Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	84,600	87,300	50,200
Equity Securities [Member] | International Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	71,700	71,300	600
Equity Securities [Member] | International Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	71,700	71,300	600
Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member] | U S Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	1,900	14,200	18,500
Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member] | U S Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	1,900	14,200	18,500
Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member] | International Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets		5,700
Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member] | International Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets		5,700
Equity Fixed Income [Member] | International Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	45,400	48,500	27,900
Equity Fixed Income [Member] | International Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	28,200	30,500	26,300	$ 21,800
Equity Fixed Income [Member] | International Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets	$ 17,200	$ 18,000	6,900
Equity Fixed Income [Member] | International Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets			$ 21,000

Employee Benefit Plans (Chang64

Employee Benefit Plans (Changes In Fair Value Of Assets Held By Non-U.S. Pension Plans' Level 3 Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ 93,300	$ 102,300	$ 105,800
Unrealized gains	(3,300)	(300)	6,700
Realized gains	8,500	12,100	2,400
Purchases	2,600	24,700	3,100
Sales	(13,900)	(45,500)	(15,700)
Ending balance	87,200	93,300	102,300
International Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	153,600	135,500
Ending balance	157,200	153,600	135,500
International Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	30,500	26,300
Ending balance	28,200	30,500	26,300
International Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	99,800	88,200
Ending balance	93,100	99,800	88,200
International Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	23,300	21,000
Ending balance	35,900	23,300	21,000
Change In Plan Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	489,870	452,724
Foreign currency exchange	(17,454)	9,912
Ending balance	478,479	489,870	452,724
U S Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	336,200	317,200
Ending balance	321,300	336,200	317,200
U S Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	93,300	102,300
Ending balance	87,200	93,300	102,300
U S Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	155,600	143,900
Ending balance	85,400	155,600	143,900
U S Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	87,300	71,000
Ending balance	148,700	87,300	71,000
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	58,700	60,800	55,000
Unrealized gains	(3,700)	(2,000)	6,400
Realized gains	5,100	8,900	700
Purchases		20,000
Sales	(5,400)	(29,000)	(1,300)
Ending balance	54,700	58,700	60,800
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | International Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	28,100	63,800
Ending balance	40,100	28,100	63,800
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | International Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	4,800	63,800
Ending balance	4,200	4,800	63,800
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | International Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	23,300
Ending balance	35,900	23,300
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | U S Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	85,700	124,500
Ending balance	119,700	85,700	124,500
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | U S Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	58,700	60,800
Ending balance	54,700	58,700	60,800
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | U S Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	27,000	42,900
Ending balance	900	27,000	42,900
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | U S Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance		20,800
Ending balance	64,100		20,800
Equity Fixed Income [Member] | International Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	48,500	27,900
Ending balance	45,400	48,500	27,900
Equity Fixed Income [Member] | International Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	30,500	26,300	21,800
Unrealized gains	1,300	4,300	1,100
Realized gains		100
Foreign currency exchange	(5,500)	100	1,700
Purchases	2,700	3,100	2,600
Sales	(800)	(3,400)	(900)
Ending balance	28,200	30,500	26,300
Equity Fixed Income [Member] | International Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	18,000	6,900
Ending balance	17,200	18,000	6,900
Equity Fixed Income [Member] | International Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance		21,000
Ending balance			21,000
Real Estate [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	13,500	22,100	31,400
Unrealized gains	700		1,100
Realized gains	600	800
Purchases	800	2,700	1,000
Sales	(2,600)	(12,100)	(11,400)
Ending balance	13,000	13,500	22,100
Real Estate [Member] | International Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance		43,200
Ending balance			43,200
Real Estate [Member] | International Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance		26,300
Ending balance			26,300
Real Estate [Member] | International Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance		16,900
Ending balance			16,900
Real Estate [Member] | U S Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	20,600	22,100
Ending balance	19,000	20,600	22,100
Real Estate [Member] | U S Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	13,500	22,100
Ending balance	13,000	13,500	22,100
Real Estate [Member] | U S Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	7,100
Ending balance	6,000	7,100
Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	21,100	19,400	19,400
Unrealized gains	(300)	1,700	(800)
Realized gains	2,800	2,400	1,700
Purchases	1,800	2,000	2,100
Sales	(5,900)	(4,400)	(3,000)
Ending balance	19,500	21,100	19,400
Equity Securities [Member] | International Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	71,300	600
Ending balance	71,700	71,300	600
Equity Securities [Member] | International Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	71,300	600
Ending balance	71,700	71,300	600
Equity Securities [Member] | U S Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	215,700	152,100
Ending balance	180,700	215,700	152,100
Equity Securities [Member] | U S Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	21,100	19,400
Ending balance	19,500	21,100	19,400
Equity Securities [Member] | U S Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	107,300	82,500
Ending balance	76,600	107,300	82,500
Equity Securities [Member] | U S Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	87,300	50,200
Ending balance	84,600	87,300	50,200
Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member] | International Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	5,700
Ending balance		5,700
Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member] | International Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	5,700
Ending balance		5,700
Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member] | U S Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	14,200	18,500
Ending balance	1,900	14,200	18,500
Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member] | U S Assets [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	14,200	18,500
Ending balance	$ 1,900	$ 14,200	$ 18,500

Employee Benefit Plans (Estimat

Employee Benefit Plans (Estimated Future Benefit Payments For U.S. And Non U.S. Plans) (Details) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2015USD ($)
General Discussion of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]
2,016	$ 25,445
2,017	25,721
2,018	25,203
2,019	26,540
2,020	27,332
2021-2025	$ 142,263

Shareholders' Equity (Narrative

Shareholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details) - $ / shares shares in Millions	3 Months Ended						12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2015
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Acquirement minimum of outstanding common stock							15.00%
Redeemable value per each right							$ 0.001
Common stock authorized for repurchase	14						14
Shares with remaining authorization for repurchase under stock repurchase plan	13						13
Cash dividend declared per common share	$ .34	$ .33	$ 0.165	$ 0.165	$ 0.140	$ 0.140
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred stock, price per one one-thousandth preferred share	$ 143						$ 143

Shareholders' Equity (Schedule

Shareholders' Equity (Schedule Of Treasury Stock) (Details) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Beginning balance	11,237,522
Net issuance upon exercise of stock options	(916,566)	(1,008,848)	(1,607,081)
Ending balance	17,044,950	11,237,522
Treasury Stock [Member]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Beginning balance	11,237,522	5,490,725
Stock repurchases	6,675,147	6,795,545
Net issuance upon exercise of stock options	(773,385)	(863,249)
Issuance under compensation plans	(85,611)	(175,160)
Other activity	(8,723)	(10,339)
Ending balance	17,044,950	11,237,522	5,490,725

Accumulated Other Comprehensi68

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Amortization of prior service costs	$ 400	$ 400
Actuarial losses	$ 11,000	$ 7,400

Accumulated Other Comprehensi69

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Jul. 31, 2015		Jul. 31, 2014
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Beginning Balance, net of tax		$ (45,810)		$ (37,473)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications and tax		(126,188)		(18,656)
Tax benefit (expense)		2,646		4,246
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications, net of tax		(123,542)		(14,410)
Ending Balance, net of tax		(161,990)		(45,810)
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Beginning Balance, net of tax	[1]	48,289		50,411
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications and tax	[1]	(119,094)		(2,949)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications, net of tax	[1]	(119,094)		(2,949)
Ending Balance, net of tax	[1]			48,289
Accumulated Net Gain Loss From Designated Or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Beginning Balance, net of tax		(101)		(172)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications and tax		(1,906)		413
Tax benefit (expense)		667		(145)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications, net of tax		(1,239)		268
Ending Balance, net of tax				(101)
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Beginning Balance, net of tax		(93,998)		(87,712)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications and tax		(5,188)		(16,120)
Tax benefit (expense)		1,979		4,391
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications, net of tax		(3,209)		(11,729)
Ending Balance, net of tax				(93,998)
Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Beginning Balance, net of tax		(45,810)
Reclassifications, before tax	[2]	9,784		9,068
Tax benefit (expense)		(2,422)		(2,995)
Reclassifications, net of tax		7,362		6,073
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax		(116,180)		(8,337)
Ending Balance, net of tax		(161,990)		(45,810)
Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Beginning Balance, net of tax	[1]	48,289
Reclassifications, before tax	[1]			827
Reclassifications, net of tax	[1]			827
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	[1]	(119,094)		(2,122)
Ending Balance, net of tax	[1]	(70,805)		48,289
Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Accumulated Net Gain Loss From Designated Or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Beginning Balance, net of tax		(101)
Reclassifications, before tax		1,037		(273)
Tax benefit (expense)		(289)		76
Reclassifications, net of tax	[3]	748		(197)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax		(491)	[3]	71
Ending Balance, net of tax		(592)		(101)
Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Beginning Balance, net of tax		(93,998)
Reclassifications, before tax		8,747		8,514
Tax benefit (expense)		(2,133)		(3,071)
Reclassifications, net of tax	[4]	6,614		5,443
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax		3,405		(6,286)
Ending Balance, net of tax		$ (90,593)		$ (93,998)
[1]	Taxes are not provided on cumulative translation adjustments as substantially all translation adjustments relate to earnings that are intended to be indefinitely reinvested outside the U.S. Amounts were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to other income, net.
[2]	Reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income for the twelve months ended July 31, 2015, and 2014 were not material.
[3]	Relates to foreign currency cash flow hedges that were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to other income, net (see Note E).
[4]	Primarily includes net amortization of prior service costs of $0.4 million as of July 31, 2015 and July 31, 2014 and actuarial losses of $11.0 million and $7.4 million as of July 31, 2015 and July 31, 2014 included in net periodic benefit cost that were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to operating expenses or cost of sales. Refer to Note F for additional information and balances of accumulated other comprehensive income before tax.

Stock Option Plans (Narrative)

Stock Option Plans (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance	3 years
Performance award expense	$ (354)	$ (976)	$ (1,296)
Pre-tax stock-based compensation expense associated with stock options	9,500	9,900	8,300
Tax benefit associated with stock options	$ 3,100	$ 3,200	$ 2,700
Weighted average fair value for options granted, per share	$ 9.94	$ 11.44	$ 8.18
Total intrinsic value of options exercised	$ 18,800	$ 21,500	$ 33,700
Shares reserved	11,693,263
Aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding	$ 43,700
Aggregate intrinsic value of options exercisable	43,700
Total fair value of shares vested	29,300	$ 35,500	29,800
Unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested stock options granted	$ 7,500
Annual dividend yield	1.60%
Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of years of service that options were still issued with a reload provision to officers until Fiscal 2011	5 years
Annual dividend yield		1.60%
Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of years of service when options with a reload provision were no longer issued to officers beginning in Fiscal 2006	5 years
Annual dividend yield		1.40%
Two Thousand Ten Master Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance award expense	$ 100	$ 700	$ 100
Two Thousand Ten Master Stock Incentive Plan [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options exercisable from date of the grant, in years	10 years
Reload Grants [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options exercisable from date of the grant, in years	4 years	6 years	5 years
Non Officer Original Grants [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options exercisable from date of the grant, in years	7 years	7 years	7 years
Director Original Grants Without Reloads [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options exercisable from date of the grant, in years	8 years	8 years	8 years
After Fiscal Two Thousand Ten [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period, years	3 years
After Fiscal Two Thousand Three [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period, years	3 years

Stock Option Plans (Weighted Av

Stock Option Plans (Weighted Average Assumptions For Recognized Fair Value Of Stock-Based Employee Compensation Cost) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Risk-free interest rate, minimum	0.05%	0.31%	0.02%
Risk-free interest rate, maximum	2.30%	2.80%	1.70%
Expected volatility, minimum	18.60%	18.20%	22.50%
Expected volatility, maximum	26.70%	28.00%	29.70%
Expected dividend yield	1.60%
Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected dividend yield		1.60%
Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected dividend yield		1.40%
Director Original Grants Without Reloads [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected life	8 years	8 years	8 years
Two Thousand Ten Master Stock Incentive Plan [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected life	10 years
Reload Grants [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected life	4 years	6 years	5 years
Non Officer Original Grants [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected life	7 years	7 years	7 years

Stock Option Plans (Summary Of

Stock Option Plans (Summary Of Stock Option Activity) (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Options Outstanding, Beginning Balance	7,197,882	7,329,820	8,056,327
Options Outstanding, Granted	1,023,836	900,073	965,050
Options Outstanding, Exercised	(916,566)	(1,008,848)	(1,607,081)
Options Outstanding, Canceled	(113,710)	(23,163)	(84,476)
Options Outstanding, Ending Balance	7,191,442	7,197,882	7,329,820
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Beginning Balance	$ 26.84	$ 23.88	$ 20.97
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Granted	38.58	42.17	33.91
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercised	18.54	18.80	14.79
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Canceled	38.67	34.02	33.94
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending Balance	$ 29.38	$ 26.84	$ 23.88

Stock Option Plans (Summary O73

Stock Option Plans (Summary Of Information Concerning Outstanding And Exercisable Options) (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Number Outstanding	7,191,442	7,197,882	7,329,820	8,056,327
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)	5 years 6 months
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 29.38
Number Exercisable	5,434,302
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 26.29
Range Three [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Range of Exercise Prices, lower range	23.70
Range of Exercise Prices, upper range	$ 29.69
Number Outstanding	821,268
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)	5 years 4 months 2 days
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 29.12
Number Exercisable	821,268
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 29.12
Range One [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Range of Exercise Prices, lower range	0
Range of Exercise Prices, upper range	$ 17.69
Number Outstanding	1,366,763
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)	1 year 11 months 12 days
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 17.08
Number Exercisable	1,366,763
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 17.08
Range Four [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Range of Exercise Prices, lower range	29.70
Range of Exercise Prices, upper range	$ 35.69
Number Outstanding	1,719,689
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)	6 years 7 months 24 days
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 34.23
Number Exercisable	1,463,974
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 34.32
Range Five [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Range of Exercise Prices, lower range	$ 35.70
Number Outstanding	1,850,927
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)	8 years 8 months 1 day
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 40.22
Number Exercisable	349,502
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 41.76
Range Two [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Range of Exercise Prices, lower range	17.70
Range of Exercise Prices, upper range	$ 23.69
Number Outstanding	1,432,795
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)	3 years 6 months 7 days
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 21.47
Number Exercisable	1,432,795
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 21.47

Stock Option Plans (Status For

Stock Option Plans (Status For Options Which Contain Vesting Provisions) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015$ / sharesshares
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Options Non- vested at July 31, 2013	1,720,063
Options, Granted	1,003,750
Options, Vested	(870,930)
Options, Canceled	(95,743)
Options Non-vested at July 31, 2014	1,757,140
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding at July 31, 2013 | $ / shares	$ 10.35
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted | $ / shares	10.06
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested | $ / shares	10.02
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Canceled | $ / shares	10.21
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding at July 31, 2014 | $ / shares	$ 10.36

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Prepaid tax assets	$ 4,421	$ 4,392
Effective tax rate	27.90%	27.90%	29.00%
Additional undistributed earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries	$ 938,000
Existing valuation allowance	2,737	$ 3,471
Recognized interest expense, net of tax benefit	400
Unrecognized tax benefits	$ 18,187	$ 15,005	$ 18,419	$ 16,514
Statute of limitations period, average, years	5 years
Maximum possible reduction in amount of unrecognized tax benefits	$ 1,100
Cash held by foreign subsidiaries that was repatriated	$ 125,000

Income Taxes (Components Of Ear

Income Taxes (Components Of Earnings Before Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
United States			$ 92,362	$ 131,396	$ 147,317
Foreign			196,241	229,307	200,864
Earnings before income taxes	$ 67,849	$ 65,424	$ 288,603	$ 360,703	$ 348,181

Income Taxes (Components Of The

Income Taxes (Components Of The Provision For Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Federal, Current			$ 28,482	$ 48,981	$ 35,820
State, Current			2,956	4,724	4,337
Foreign, Current			54,665	54,536	52,300
Income taxes, Current			86,103	108,241	92,457
Federal, Deferred			(4,232)	(9,465)	7,071
State, Deferred			94	365	312
Foreign, Deferred			(1,473)	1,338	964
Income taxes, Deferred			(5,611)	(7,762)	8,347
Total	$ 20,073	$ 17,469	$ 80,492	$ 100,479	$ 100,804

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Recon

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Reconciliation Of U.S. Statutory Income Tax Rate With Effective Income Tax Rate) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Statutory U.S. federal rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State income taxes	1.00%	1.10%	1.20%
Foreign operations	(7.60%)	(6.10%)	(6.30%)
Export, manufacturing and research credits	(1.20%)	(0.80%)	(1.50%)
Change in unrecognized tax benefits	1.30%	(1.10%)	0.50%
Other	(0.60%)	(0.20%)	0.10%
Reconciliation of U.S. statutory income tax rate, total	27.90%	27.90%	29.00%

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Tempo

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Temporary Differences That Give Rise To Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Accrued expenses	$ 10,566	$ 11,118
Compensation and retirement plans	39,090	32,317
NOL and tax credit carryforwards	4,353	3,471
LIFO and inventory reserves	6,891	5,482
Other	4,993	4,470
Deferred tax assets, gross	65,893	56,858
Valuation allowance	(2,737)	(3,471)
Net deferred tax assets	63,156	53,387
Depreciation and amortization	(50,628)	(49,901)
Other	(2,359)	(1,025)
Deferred tax liabilities	(52,987)	(50,926)
Prepaid tax assets	4,421	4,392
Net tax asset	$ 14,590	$ 6,853

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Rec80

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Beginning And Ending Amount Of Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Gross unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of fiscal year	$ 15,005	$ 18,419	$ 16,514
Additions for tax positions of the current year	4,660	2,959	5,453
Additions for tax positions of prior years	100	1,706	407
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(608)	(7,113)	(1,640)
Settlements		(240)	(277)
Reductions due to a lapse of applicable statute of limitations	(970)	(726)	(2,038)
Gross unrecognized tax benefits at end of fiscal year	$ 18,187	$ 15,005	$ 18,419

Segment Reporting (Narrative) (

Segment Reporting (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015segmentcustomer	Jul. 31, 2014customer	Jul. 31, 2013customer
Segment Reporting, Measurement Disclosures [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments | segment	2
Number of customers accounting for over 10% of net sales	0	0	0
Number of customers accounting for over 10% of gross accounts receivable	0	0

Segment Reporting (Summary Of S

Segment Reporting (Summary Of Segment Detail) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015	Apr. 30, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 610,578	$ 575,588	$ 588,537	$ 596,510	$ 668,226	$ 624,234	$ 581,622	$ 599,384	$ 2,371,213	$ 2,473,466	$ 2,436,948
Depreciation and amortization									74,298	67,163	64,290
Equity earnings in unconsolidated affiliates									5,110	6,536	4,693
Earnings before income taxes		$ 67,849	$ 65,424						288,603	360,703	348,181
Assets	1,809,534				1,942,411				1,809,534	1,942,411	1,743,556
Equity investments in unconsolidated affiliates	18,344				21,398				18,344	21,398	18,840
Capital expenditures									93,739	97,210	94,895
Engine Products [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									1,484,132	1,584,027	1,504,188
Depreciation and amortization									43,279	38,925	35,815
Equity earnings in unconsolidated affiliates									4,134	5,596	4,000
Earnings before income taxes									186,274	233,920	220,892
Assets	887,698				900,083				887,698	900,083	826,151
Equity investments in unconsolidated affiliates	15,120				17,439				15,120	17,439	15,563
Capital expenditures									54,604	56,340	52,864
Corporate And Unallocated [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization									4,611	4,296	6,028
Earnings before income taxes									(21,033)	(7,195)	(11,819)
Assets	287,859				470,328				287,859	470,328	389,989
Capital expenditures									5,817	6,218	8,897
Industrial Products [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									887,081	889,439	932,760
Depreciation and amortization									26,408	23,942	22,447
Equity earnings in unconsolidated affiliates									976	940	693
Earnings before income taxes									123,362	133,978	139,108
Assets	633,977				572,000				633,977	572,000	527,416
Equity investments in unconsolidated affiliates	$ 3,224				$ 3,959				3,224	3,959	3,277
Capital expenditures									$ 33,318	$ 34,652	$ 33,134

Segment Reporting (Net Sales By

Segment Reporting (Net Sales By Product Within Engine Products Segment And Industrial Products Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
		Jul. 31, 2015	Apr. 30, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 610,578	$ 575,588	$ 588,537	$ 596,510	$ 668,226	$ 624,234	$ 581,622	$ 599,384	$ 2,371,213	$ 2,473,466	$ 2,436,948
Engine Products [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales										1,484,132	1,584,027	1,504,188
Industrial Products [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales										887,081	889,439	932,760
Europe [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales										671,296	728,554	678,996
Other Credit Derivatives [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales										222,003	207,681	200,612
Asia Pacific [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales										470,661	517,305	546,406
Aerospace And Defense Products [Member] | Engine Products [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales										103,851	99,628	104,191
Aftermarket Products [Member] | Engine Products [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	[1]									980,756	1,012,165	912,717
Off Road Products [Member] | Engine Products [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales										261,120	342,205	358,834
On Road Products [Member] | Engine Products [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales										138,405	130,029	128,446
Gas Turbine Products [Member] | Industrial Products [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales										186,919	156,860	232,922
Industrial Filtration Solutions Products [Member] | Industrial Products [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales										528,917	553,356	529,751
Domestic Country [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales										1,007,253	1,019,926	1,010,934
Special Applications Products [Member] | Industrial Products [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales										$ 171,245	$ 179,223	$ 170,087
[1]	Includes replacement part sales to the Company's OEM Customers.

Segment Reporting (Geographic S

Segment Reporting (Geographic Sales By Origination And Property, Plant And Equipment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015	Apr. 30, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	$ 610,578	$ 575,588	$ 588,537	$ 596,510	$ 668,226	$ 624,234	$ 581,622	$ 599,384	$ 2,371,213	$ 2,473,466	$ 2,436,948
Property, Plant & Equipment - Net	470,611				451,665				470,611	451,665	419,280
Domestic Country [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales									1,007,253	1,019,926	1,010,934
Property, Plant & Equipment - Net	208,996				196,712				208,996	196,712	166,614
Europe [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales									671,296	728,554	678,996
Property, Plant & Equipment - Net	141,738				128,904				141,738	128,904	123,710
Asia Pacific [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales									470,661	517,305	546,406
Property, Plant & Equipment - Net	63,775				72,089				63,775	72,089	75,206
Other Credit Derivatives [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales									222,003	207,681	200,612
Property, Plant & Equipment - Net	$ 56,102				$ 53,960				$ 56,102	$ 53,960	$ 53,750

Guarantees (Details)

Guarantees (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Contingent liability for standby letters of credit, issued and outstanding	$ 7.8	$ 7.8
Advanced Filtration Systems Inc [Member]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Outstanding debt of joint venture	26.1
Joint venture investment earnings	2.3	3.7	$ 2.3
Royalty income	$ 5.8	$ 6.8	$ 6

Warranty (Details)

Warranty (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014
Standard Product Warranty Disclosure [Abstract]
Beginning balance	$ 9,029	$ 10,526
Accruals for warranties issued during the reporting period	3,706	4,339
Accruals related to pre-existing warranties (including changes in estimates)	376	(1,185)
Less settlements made during the period	(4,548)	(4,651)
Ending balance	$ 8,563	$ 9,029

Commitments And Contingencies (

Commitments And Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015	Apr. 30, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 14, 2015
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Total expense	$ 28,100				$ 28,000				$ 28,100	$ 28,000	$ 27,500
2,016	11,400								11,400
2,017	7,400								7,400
2,018	5,100								5,100
2,019	2,800								2,800
2,020	1,000								1,000
Thereafter	200								200
Annual sales	$ 610,578	$ 575,588	$ 588,537	$ 596,510	$ 668,226	$ 624,234	$ 581,622	$ 599,384	2,371,213	$ 2,473,466	$ 2,436,948
Industrias Partmo S.a. [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Percentage of shares to be acquired												100.00%
Annual sales									$ 15,000

Quarterly Financial Informati88

Quarterly Financial Information (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2015	Apr. 30, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014
Accounts receivable, less allowance	$ 460,027			$ 474,157
Inventories, net	264,955			253,351
Retained earnings	$ 815,166			$ 702,435
Effect of Revision [Member]
Accounts receivable, less allowance		$ 800	$ 8,400
Inventories, net		600	6,000
Retained earnings		$ 200	$ 1,600

Quarterly Financial Informati89

Quarterly Financial Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015	Apr. 30, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Net Sales	$ 610,578	$ 575,588	$ 588,537	$ 596,510	$ 668,226	$ 624,234	$ 581,622	$ 599,384	$ 2,371,213	$ 2,473,466	$ 2,436,948
Gross margin	202,344	194,100	203,088	209,052	238,323	223,461	201,648	214,394	808,584	877,826	847,127
Net earnings	$ 56,433	$ 47,776	$ 47,955	$ 55,947	$ 72,956	$ 67,336	$ 58,340	$ 61,592	$ 208,111	$ 260,224	$ 247,377
Basic earnings per share	$ 0.41	$ 0.35	$ 0.35	$ 0.40	$ 0.51	$ 0.46	$ 0.40	$ 0.42	$ 1.51	$ 1.79	$ 1.67
Diluted earnings per share	0.41	.34	0.34	0.40	0.50	0.46	0.39	0.41	$ 1.49	$ 1.76	$ 1.64
Dividends declared per share	.34		.33		0.165	0.165	0.140	0.140
Dividends paid per share	$ 0.170	$ 0.165	$ 0.165	$ 0.165	$ 0.165	$ 0.140	$ 0.140	$ 0.130

Quarterly Financial Informati90

Quarterly Financial Information (Revisons to Previously Issued Unaudited Quarterly Financial Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015	Apr. 30, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Net Sales	$ 610,578	$ 575,588	$ 588,537	$ 596,510	$ 668,226	$ 624,234	$ 581,622	$ 599,384	$ 2,371,213	$ 2,473,466	$ 2,436,948
Cost of sales		381,488	385,449						1,562,629	1,595,640	1,589,821
Gross margin	202,344	194,100	203,088	209,052	238,323	223,461	201,648	214,394	808,584	877,826	847,127
Operating income		67,116	65,839						288,310	355,739	343,329
Earnings before income taxes		67,849	65,424						288,603	360,703	348,181
Income taxes		20,073	17,469						80,492	100,479	100,804
Net earnings	$ 56,433	$ 47,776	$ 47,955	$ 55,947	$ 72,956	$ 67,336	$ 58,340	$ 61,592	$ 208,111	$ 260,224	$ 247,377
Basic earnings per share	$ 0.41	$ 0.35	$ 0.35	$ 0.40	$ 0.51	$ 0.46	$ 0.40	$ 0.42	$ 1.51	$ 1.79	$ 1.67
Diluted earnings per share	$ 0.41	$ .34	$ 0.34	$ 0.40	$ 0.50	$ 0.46	$ 0.39	$ 0.41	$ 1.49	$ 1.76	$ 1.64
Comprehensive income		$ 46,989	$ 1,786						$ 91,931	$ 251,887	$ 311,792
As Previously Reported [Member]
Net Sales		568,013	596,944
Cost of sales		376,040	391,469
Gross margin		191,973	205,475
Operating income		64,989	68,226
Earnings before income taxes		65,722	67,811
Income taxes		19,350	18,281
Net earnings		$ 46,372	$ 49,530
Basic earnings per share		$ 0.34	$ 0.36
Diluted earnings per share		$ 0.33	$ 0.35
Comprehensive income		$ 45,585	$ 3,361
Effect of Revision [Member]
Net Sales		7,575	(8,407)
Cost of sales		5,448	(6,020)
Gross margin		2,127	(2,387)
Operating income		2,127	(2,387)
Earnings before income taxes		2,127	(2,387)
Income taxes		723	(812)
Net earnings		$ 1,404	$ (1,575)
Basic earnings per share		$ 0.01	$ (0.01)
Diluted earnings per share		$ 0.01	$ (0.01)
Comprehensive income		$ 1,404	$ (1,575)

Subsequent Events (Details)

Subsequent Events (Details) € in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 24, 2015EUR (€)	Sep. 24, 2015USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2015USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Cash dividend	$ 5,200		$ 20,300
Subsequent Event [Member] | Euro Member Countries, Euro
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Cash dividend | €		€ 18,000
Engineered Products Company [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Sales				$ 9,000
Engineered Products Company [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Percentage of stock acquired in business acquisition					100.00%
Northern Technical [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Percentage of stock acquired in business acquisition						100.00%

Acquisitions (Details)

Acquisitions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2014	Jul. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill acquired			$ 223,732	$ 166,406	$ 165,568
Northern Technical [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Percentage of voting interest acquired	100.00%
Total consideration of transaction	$ 97,100
Amount of intangible assets acquired	6,200
Net tangible assets	32,200
Goodwill acquired	$ 60,300
Period from purchase date the purchase price allocation is expected to be finalized			1 year
Northern Technical [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Estimated useful life, years			6 months
Northern Technical [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Estimated useful life, years			7 years
Engineered Products Company [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenues			$ 9,000
Ifil [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Scenario Forecast [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenues		$ 6,000
Ifil [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Scenario Forecast [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenues		$ 8,000

Restructuring Charges And Oth93

Restructuring Charges And Other Adjusting Items (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2015
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]
Restructuring and related costs in closing/write-off of facilities		$ 13
Employee severance costs		$ 3
Expense related to lump sum settlement	$ 3.9

Valuation And Qualifying Acco94

Valuation And Qualifying Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Balance at Beginning of Period	$ 6,763	$ 7,040	$ 6,418
Charged to Costs and Expenses	1,760	393	1,241
Charged to Other Accounts	(789)	(1)	230
Deductions	(987)	(669)	(849)
Balance at End of Period	$ 6,747	$ 6,763	$ 7,040