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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule of Property Plant and Equipment) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Oct. 31, 2013
Oct. 31, 2012
Oct. 31, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, gross $ 1,240,576 $ 1,060,086  
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization 500,709 419,831  
Property, plant and equipment, net 739,867 640,255 609,205
Land and improvements [Member]
     
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, gross 16,282 10,168  
Building and improvements [Member]
     
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, gross 184,616 192,157  
Machinery and equipment [Member]
     
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, gross 831,356 766,885  
Construction in progress [Member]
     
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, gross $ 208,322 $ 90,876