VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014		Oct. 31, 2013		Oct. 31, 2012
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Opening Balance	$ 3,096		$ 2,334		$ 2,667
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense			586	[1]	2,356	[1]
Deductions Charged to Costs and Expenses	(232)	[1]
Deductions to Other Accounts	(31)	[2]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Other Accounts			303	[2]	44	[2]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions	(690)	[3]	(127)	[3]	(2,733)	[3]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Ending Balance	2,143		3,096		2,334
Inventory Valuation Reserve [Member]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Opening Balance	54,577		46,861		41,208
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense	9,398		8,032		4,605
Deductions to Other Accounts	(322)	[2]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Other Accounts			3,148	[2]	3,581	[2]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions	(3,045)	[4]	(3,464)	[4]	(2,533)	[4]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Ending Balance	$ 60,608		$ 54,577		$ 46,861

[1] Additions charged to costs and expenses in fiscal 2012 were higher than in fiscal 2014 and 2013 principally as a result of potential collection difficulties resulting from certain customers filing for bankruptcy or ceasing operations.

[2] Principally additions from acquisitions and foreign currency translation adjustments.

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

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