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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2014
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies  
Schedule of Property and Equipment
Depreciation of property and equipment and amortization of leasehold improvements and equipment under capital leases are recognized primarily on the straight-line and declining-balance methods in amounts adequate to amortize costs over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:
 
 
Buildings and improvements 
5 - 40 years
Machinery and equipment 
3 - 10 years
Furniture and fixtures   
5 - 10 years
Vehicles        
3 - 5 years