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Summary of Business and Significant Accounting Policies (Property, Plant, and Equipment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2021 | Jan. 31, 2020
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |
Repair and maintenance | $ 1,727 | $ 1,960
Property, Plant And Equipment Included in AP And Accrued Expense | $ 113 | $ 173
Land Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member] |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |
Property, plant and equipment, useful life | 5 years |
Land Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member] |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |
Property, plant and equipment, useful life | 25 years |
Buildings and building improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member] |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |
Property, plant and equipment, useful life | 5 years |
Buildings and building improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member] |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |
Property, plant and equipment, useful life | 40 years |
Machinery and equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member] |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |
Property, plant and equipment, useful life | 3 years |
Machinery and equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member] |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |
Property, plant and equipment, useful life | 10 years |

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- Definition Useful life of long lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Examples include, but not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment. + References No definition available. + Details
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