Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Schedule of Inventory

Inventories

October 31, (In thousands)	2013		2012
Raw materials	$	79,331	$	75,500
Work-in-process	10,515		10,142
Finished goods	249,071		234,557
	$	338,917	$	320,199

Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment

October 31, (In thousands)	2013		2012
Land and improvements	$	16,282	$	10,168
Buildings and improvements	184,616		192,157
Machinery and equipment	831,356		766,885
Construction in progress	208,322		90,876
Less: Accumulated depreciation	500,709		419,831
	$	739,867	$	640,255