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Nature of Operations, Segment Reporting and Geographical Information (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2013 | Jan. 31, 2012
Summary of other information by segment |  |
Assets | $ 79,913 | $ 67,062
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization | 1,331 | 1,576
Capital Expenditures | 849 | 1,154
T&M [Member] |  |
Summary of other information by segment |  |
Assets | 10,493 | 10,300
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization | 435 | 567
Capital Expenditures | 383 | 497
Quick Label [Member] |  |
Summary of other information by segment |  |
Assets | 23,468 | 21,260
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization | 710 | 806
Capital Expenditures | 398 | 535
Discontinued Operations [Member] |  |
Summary of other information by segment |  |
Assets | 3,131 | 11,054
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization | 186 | 203
Capital Expenditures | 68 | 122
Corporate [Member] |  |
Summary of other information by segment |  |
Assets | $ 42,821 | $ 24,448

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