VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013		Oct. 31, 2012		Oct. 31, 2011
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Opening Balance	$ 2,334		$ 2,667		$ 2,468
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense	586	[1]	2,356	[1]	194	[1]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Other Accounts	303	[2]	44	[2]	299	[2]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions	(127)	[3]	(2,733)	[3]	(294)	[3]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Ending Balance	3,096		2,334		2,667
Inventory Valuation Reserve [Member]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Opening Balance	46,861		41,208		35,947
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense	8,032		4,605		4,593
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Other Accounts	3,148	[2]	3,581	[2]	2,785	[2]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions	(3,464)	[4]	(2,533)	[4]	(2,117)	[4]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Ending Balance	$ 54,577		$ 46,861		$ 41,208

[1] Additions charged to costs and expenses in fiscal 2012 were higher than in fiscal 2013 and 2011 principally as a result of potential collection difficulties resulting from certain customers filing for bankruptcy or ceasing operations.

[2] Principally additions from acquisitions.

[3] Principally write-offs of uncollectible accounts receivable, net of recoveries.

[4] Principally write-offs of slow moving, obsolete or damaged inventory.