Note 17 - Warranty Costs (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2012

Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]

	Year Ended October 31,
(In Thousands)	2012		2011
Balance, beginning of year	$	123,865	$	125,268
Additions during year		30,947		36,849
Charges incurred during year		(33,663)		(38,252	)
Balance, end of year	$	121,149	$	123,865