SELECTED FINANCIAL STATEMENT INFORMATION (Details Textuals) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011	Oct. 31, 2011
Accrued customer rebates and credits	$ 10.3		$ 10.3		$ 9.6
Total customer rebates and credits deducted within net sales	$ 1.0	$ 2.3	$ 2.1	$ 6.7