Business Segment Information (Schedule of Net Sales To External Customers By Country Of Domicile) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2013	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales to external customers	$ 412,317	$ 384,041	$ 817,297	$ 763,880
United States [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales to external customers	189,559	180,314	377,251	356,071
Europe [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales to external customers	131,418	112,932	260,464	221,462
Rest Of World [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales to external customers	$ 91,340	$ 90,795	$ 179,582	$ 186,347