Inventories

9 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2015

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventories

Inventories

(In thousands)	July 31, 2015		October 31, 2014
Raw materials	$	78,051	$	76,870
Work-in-process	14,471		14,344
Finished goods	313,444		290,260
	$	405,966	$	381,474

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is computed using standard cost that approximates actual cost, on a first-in, first-out basis.