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Note 5 - Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2012

Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]

	October 31,
(In thousands)	2012		2011

Land	$	2,398	$	2,398
Buildings		66,843		66,833
Building improvements		9,475		11,832
Furniture		6,272		7,239
Equipment		39,222		40,348
Total		124,210		128,650
Less accumulated depreciation		75,686		75,384
Total	$	48,524	$	53,266

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the useful life and salvage value of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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