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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2012
Research and Development [Abstract]  
Research, Development, and Computer Software Disclosure [Text Block]
8. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES

 

Cost of sales for the six months ended April 30, 2012 and 2011 includes approximately $14.9 million and $11.7 million, respectively, of new product research and development expenses. Cost of sales for the three months ended April 30, 2012 and 2011 includes approximately $8.4 million and $6.1 million, respectively, of new product research and development expenses.