Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

(in thousands)

Col. A	Col. B		Col. C(1)			Col. C(2)			Col. D			Col. E
Description	Balance at Beginning of Period		Charged to Costs and Expenses			Charged to Other Accounts			Deductions Describe			Balance at End of Period
Allowance for doubtful accounts
January 31, 2013	$	4,391		(361	)		20	(a)		(676	)(b)	$	3,374
January 31, 2012	$	2,666		1,768			1	(a)		(44	)(b)	$	4,391
January 31, 2011	$	2,420		1,183			22	(a)		(959	)(b)	$	2,666
Allowance for obsolete equipment and inventory
January 31, 2013	$	901		164			8	(a)		—	(c)	$	1,073
January 31, 2012	$	730		175			(4	)(a)		—	(c)	$	901
January 31, 2011	$	923		216			(195	)(a)		(214	)(c)	$	730

(a) Represents translation differences.

(b) Represents recoveries and uncollectible accounts written off.

(c) Represents sale or scrap of inventory and obsolete equipment.