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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2013
Research and Development [Abstract]  
Research, Development, and Computer Software Disclosure [Text Block]
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES

Cost of sales for the nine months ended July 31, 2013 and 2012 includes approximately $23.5 million and $22.4 million, respectively, of new product research and development expenses. Cost of sales for the three months ended July 31, 2013 and 2012 includes approximately $8.5 million and $7.5 million, respectively, of new product research and development expenses.