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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
-Topic 805
-SubTopic 20
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section 50
-Paragraph 5
-Subparagraph (a)
-Publisher FASB
-URI https://asc.fasb.org/1943274/2147479907/805-20-50-5

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SELECTED FINANCIAL STATEMENT INFORMATION (Details Textuals) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023	Oct. 31, 2023
Selected Financial Statement Information (Details) [Abstract]
Accrued customer rebates and credits	$ 25.5		$ 25.5		$ 24.5
Total customer rebates and credits deducted within net sales	$ 2.3	$ 2.0	$ 5.8	$ 4.2
2019 acquisition \| Electronic Technologies Group [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners	15.00%		15.00%
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	88.75%		88.75%
FY 2015 Acquisition \| Flight Support Group [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners	19.90%		19.90%
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	90.05%		90.05%