VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010
Inventory Valuation Reserve [Member]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Opening Balance	$ 41,208	$ 35,947	$ 34,330
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense	4,605	4,593	2,902
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Other Accounts	3,581	2,785	11
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions	(2,533)	(2,117)	(1,296)
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Ending Balance	46,861	41,208	35,947
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Opening Balance	2,667	2,468	2,535
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense	2,356	194	1,452
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Other Accounts	44	299	0
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions	(2,733)	(294)	(1,519)
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Ending Balance	$ 2,334	$ 2,667	$ 2,468