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Warranties
3 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2013
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]  
Warranties
WARRANTIES

Accruals necessary for product warranties are estimated based on historical warranty costs and average time elapsed between purchases and returns for each division. Additional accruals are made for any significant, discrete warranty issues. Changes in the warranty accrual were as follows:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
April 30,
2013
 
April 30,
2012
Beginning balance
 
$
1,888

 
$
1,699

Accrual for warranties
 
864

 
820

Settlements made (in cash or in kind)
 
(762
)
 
(727
)
Ending balance
 
$
1,990

 
$
1,792